How long does a health card take to be mailed
The time it takes for a Health Card to be mailed can vary depending on several factors, such as the province or territory you live in, the processing time, and the mailing method used. Here are some general guidelines:
Ontario, Canada:
- If you apply online, your Health Card is typically mailed within 10-14 business days.
- If you apply by mail or in person, your Health Card is typically mailed within 4-6 weeks.
Other provinces and territories:
- Alberta: 2-4 weeks
- British Columbia: 2-4 weeks
- Manitoba: 2-4 weeks
- New Brunswick: 2-4 weeks
- Newfoundland and Labrador: 2-4 weeks
- Nova Scotia: 2-4 weeks
- Prince Edward Island: 2-4 weeks
- Quebec: 2-4 weeks
- Saskatchewan: 2-4 weeks
- Yukon: 2-4 weeks
- Northwest Territories: 2-4 weeks
- Nunavut: 2-4 weeks
Please note that these are general estimates and processing times may vary depending on the specific circumstances of your application.
If you have already applied for a Health Card and haven't received it, you can:
- Check the status of your application online (if available).
- Contact the health card office or the provincial/territorial government's health department to inquire about the status of your application.
- Wait a few more days and then follow up with a phone call or email to the health card office.
Remember to keep your application confirmation number handy, as you may need to provide it when inquiring about the status of your application.