Get a Sick Note Online in Alberta
Yes, you can get a sick note online in Alberta through a licensed telehealth consultation. Alberta does not currently mandate paid sick leave. A physician licensed with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta conducts a virtual assessment and issues a signed medical certificate accepted by Alberta employers and educational institutions. MediNote provides this service for $55 CAD with same-day availability.
Sick Leave Rules in Alberta
Alberta does not currently mandate paid sick leave. Employees may take up to 5 unpaid personal and family responsibility leave days per year after 90 days of employment. Employers may request a medical certificate for absences of 3 or more consecutive days.
College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
AHCIP (Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan)
How to Get a Sick Note in Alberta
Book Online
Select a time slot that works for you. Same-day appointments available for Alberta residents.
Speak with a Doctor
Have a quick phone consultation with a licensed physician registered with the College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta.
Receive Your Note
Your physician-certified sick note is delivered digitally to your dashboard instantly after the consultation.
Cities We Serve in Alberta
MediNote provides online sick notes to patients across Alberta. Click your city to learn more about local sick note services.
Sick Note FAQ — Alberta
Does Alberta have paid sick leave?
Alberta does not currently mandate paid sick leave. Employees are entitled to 5 unpaid personal and family responsibility leave days per year after 90 days of employment. Some employers offer additional paid sick days through their own policies.
When can an Alberta employer request a sick note?
Under Alberta's Employment Standards Code, employers may request a medical certificate for absences of 3 or more consecutive working days. For shorter absences, the requirement depends on your employment contract or company policy.
How much does a sick note cost in Alberta?
A sick note from MediNote costs $55 CAD for Alberta residents. This includes a phone consultation with a licensed physician registered with the CPSA and same-day delivery of your medical certificate.
Is MediNote covered by AHCIP?
MediNote's sick note service is a private-pay service at $55 CAD and is not covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). However, many private insurance plans may reimburse telehealth consultations.
Sick Note — Alberta
- Phone consultation with licensed Alberta doctor
- Same-day sick note delivery
- Valid for work & school
- Digital & printable formats
- PHIPA compliant & secure
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