i will be going on November and will be staying at my relatives place.
i also heard that pregnancy is covered from the forum, but did not read it from an official source. i tried looking for it in the internet, but failed to find something that says pregnancy is covered. so i sent as email to the Ministry of Health and Wellness in Alberta asking about the coverage and the answer was as follows:
"Thank you for your inquiry.
All of the procedures and anesthetics involved in a routine labor and delivery or C-section are covered under Alberta Health and Wellness for Alberta residents. The only service surrounding the situation that is not covered is a routine circumcision for a new born male. You can contact our Claims Inquiry Line toll free at 310-0000-780-422-1600 or 780 422-1600 in the Edmonton area."
"Transportation by any means is not part of the Canada Health Act so it is not included in your health care benefits coverage. It is for this reason that citizens are encouraged to purchase extended plans like Alberta Blue Cross to cover those costs outside of standard health care benefits. If third party insurance is not an option for payment you would be responsible.
Prescription drugs are not covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan."
"If you have further questions please contact:
Ministry of Alberta Health And Wellness
Edmonton: 780-427-1432
Other areas in Alberta (toll-free): dial 310-0000 followed by 780-427-1432
Outside Alberta: 780-427-1432
Email:
Health.AHCIPMail@gov.ab.ca"
I hope this helps and best of luck
regards,
Darbi