\u00a0 Health Card<\/span><\/p>\n
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Apply now and choose French as your preferred official language!<\/p>\n
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_builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#004175″ header_2_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#83315f” header_3_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”#004175″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#83315f” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” 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The old paper family cards will no longer be produced but will remain valid until they are replaced. Each person, adult or child, now receives their own durable health card<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/mhsip\/health-card-information.fr.html” button_text=”EN SAVOIR PLUS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”14px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#83315f” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”35px” button_font=”Open Sans|700||on|||||” button_icon=”5||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#511336″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#004175″ header_2_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#83315f” header_3_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”#004175″ header_4_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_5_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”” ul_font_size_phone=”” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”1.4em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Be sure to request the new card for each of your dependents and select French.<\/strong> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/carte-de-sante-manitoba-papier-vert.png” title_text=”carte-de-sante-manitoba-papier-vert” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”60%” max_width_tablet=”30%” max_width_phone=”50%” max_width_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_font_size=”12px” text_line_height=”1.3em” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”60%” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”0px||||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]The old paper health cards will no longer be produced but will remain valid until they are replaced.<\/p>\n Image source: Manitoba government website<\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|tablet” module_id=”mettre-a-jour” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Carte-de-sante-Manitoba-Je-choisis-le-francais-Aurena.png” background_size=”custom” background_image_width=”30%” background_position=”bottom_right” background_horizontal_offset=”5%” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” custom_padding_tablet=”||150px||false|false” custom_padding_phone=”100px||300px||false|false” background_last_edited=”on|phone” background_image_width_tablet=”55%” background_image_width_phone=”80%” background_position_phone=”bottom_center” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#004175″ header_2_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#83315f” header_3_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”#004175″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#83315f” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”” ul_font_size_phone=”” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”1.4em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your health card should always reflect your current information. A change of address, a new surname, a correction or an update to your preferred official language must be reported to keep your file accurate.<\/p>\n You can update your information online or in person at a bilingual service centre. Public computers are available at bilingual service centres.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_text_color=”#004175″ header_2_font=”Open Sans|800|||||||” header_2_text_align=”center” header_2_text_color=”#83315f” header_3_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”#004175″ header_4_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_5_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||15px||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” 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Sans|700|on||||||” header_3_text_color=”#004175″ header_3_font_size=”24px” header_4_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” header_4_text_align=”left” header_4_text_color=”#83315f” header_4_font_size=”20px” header_5_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” header_5_text_align=”center” header_5_text_color=”#FFFFFF” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”14px” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” text_line_height_tablet=”” text_line_height_phone=”1.4em” text_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_font_size_tablet=”” ul_font_size_phone=”” ul_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” ul_line_height_tablet=”” ul_line_height_phone=”1.4em” ul_line_height_last_edited=”on|phone” border_radii=”on|10px|10px|10px|10px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Since January 2025, all health cards in Manitoba display the preferred official language of each person, French or English. For French-speaking patients, it\u2019s a clear way to indicate they wish to receive service in French.<\/p>\n For professionals, it\u2019s valuable information that helps you refer patients, offer a respectful welcome and ensure safe and clear communication. Even a simple Bonjour can make a difference.<\/p>\n The Health Card Campaign<\/em> section of the Diff\u00e9rence en fran\u00e7ais<\/em> portal is designed for you, with videos, an FAQ section, and practical tools that you can download<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/healthproviders.sharedhealthmb.ca\/difference-en-francais\/health-card-campaign\/” button_text=”VISIT DIFFERENCE EN FRAN\u00c7AIS” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”14px” button_text_color=”#FFFFFF” button_bg_color=”#83315f” button_border_width=”0px” button_border_radius=”35px” button_font=”Open Sans|700||on|||||” button_icon=”5||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_margin=”||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}” button_bg_color__hover_enabled=”on|hover” button_bg_color__hover=”#511336″ button_bg_enable_color__hover=”on”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/santeenfrancais.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Difference-en-francais-logo.png” title_text=”Difference-en-francais-logo” url=”https:\/\/differenceenfrancais.ca\/” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”60px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”60px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”60px||||false|false” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ module_id=”faq” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” use_background_color_gradient=”on” background_color_gradient_direction=”132deg” background_color_gradient_stops=”#196761 0%|#083746 100%” custom_padding=”100px||100px||true|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_icon font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_color=”#FFFFFF” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_icon][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”4b22caff-b2b0-4078-be77-7cb57bcac5f4″ header_2_text_color=”#FFFFFF” header_4_font=”Open Sans|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”80%” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”1. How do I apply for a durable health card?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]Go to: https:\/\/www.gov.mb.ca\/health\/mhsip\/updatehealthcard.html<\/a>.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”2. I don\u2019t understand how to order a card, I need help, or I don\u2019t have a computer.” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Contact Manitoba Health or your local bilingual service centre.<\/p>\n Manitoba Health<\/strong> 204 786-7101 or 1 800 392-1207 (toll-free)<\/p>\n 300 Carlton Street, Winnipeg (Manitoba) (Accessible computers available)<\/p>\n Bilingual Service Centres<\/strong> [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”3. Where do I indicate that French is my preferred language when applying for a durable card?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n It\u2019s simple. Once your health card information has been confirmed or updated, you will be asked to provide a few details, such as your address and date of birth.<\/p>\n In this section, you will be asked to select English or French as your official language of the applicant<\/strong>. This is where you need to make sure to select French.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”4. Will \u201cFran\u00e7ais \/ French\u201d appear on my new health card?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes. The words \u201cFran\u00e7ais \/ French\u201d will appear on the front of your card above \u201cOFFICIAL LANGUAGE \/ LANGUE OFFICIELLE.\u201d Reception or health care staff who see your card during admission or triage<\/strong> will then be able to identify your preferred language. This allows you to indicate your wish to receive services in French right from the start.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”5. Will health care professionals know that my preferred language is French?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes. Since \u201cFran\u00e7ais \/ French\u201d appears on the front of your card, staff who see your card at reception or triage will automatically know your preferred language. You can also verify that your preference is recorded in your medical file during your initial visits to each service point.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”6. Will my language preference be recorded somewhere?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Your language preference will not be automatically recorded in your centralized electronic medical record. You can verify that your preference is recorded in your medical file during your initial visits to each service point.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”7. If French appears on my health card as my official language, am I guaranteed to receive health and social services in French?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n No. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that you will always be able to receive services in French in Manitoba. However, when staff see your card, they will immediately know that your preferred language is French and will do their best to provide service in French whenever possible and when resources allow. You can also verify that your preference is recorded in your medical file during your initial visits to each service point.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”8. Je n\u2019ai pas une nouvelle carte de sant\u00e9, est-ce que je peux quand m\u00eame recevoir des services en fran\u00e7ais?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Yes. Everyone has the right to receive services in French, but this does not mean that French-language services will always be available. You can verify that your preference is recorded in your medical file during your initial visits to each service point.<\/p>\n See the directory of French-language services<\/a> or the guide to navigating Manitoba\u2019s health and social services system in French<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_toggle title=”9. What are the key advantages of receiving care in French?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n When it comes to health, communication in French is more than a courtesy. Studies show measurable improvements in the health and well-being of patients when they receive health and social services in their chosen language. Among the tangible benefits:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”10. What about my family?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You can verify that this preference is recorded in your child\u2019s medical file during your initial visits to each service point.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”11. I have a child who is turning 18 this year. Do they need to apply for a card, or will one be auto-generated?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Health cards for children reaching the age of 18 are generated automatically by the system, but the system selects English as the preferred language by default.<\/p>\n To avoid this happening, apply for a durable health card replacement for yourself and your family members, and select French as the official language as soon as possible. This ensures that the card automatically generated for your child when they turn 18 will display French as the preferred language.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”12. I\u2019m new to Manitoba. Can I choose French?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”13. I\u2019m a health care professional. What does this mean for me?” open_toggle_text_color=”#83315f” icon_color=”#83315f” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”cd51a4b1-f201-4d08-ac8d-88b82d518322″ title_text_color=”#83315f” title_font=”Open Sans|700|on||||||” body_font=”Open Sans||||||||” text_orientation=”left” custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” border_radii=”on|15px|15px|15px|15px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you are a health care professional, keep your eyes open. Manitobans applying for their new durable health card are now asked to indicate their preferred official language.<\/p>\n
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Why choose French<\/h2>\n
What do you want to do today<\/h3>\n
I want to apply for the new health card<\/h5>\n
I want to know what this means for my family<\/h5>\n
I want to update my health card information<\/h5>\n
I have questions or need information<\/h5>\n
I am a health or social services professional<\/h5>\n
I want to apply for my new health card<\/h4>\n
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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n
Registration and Client Services<\/strong><\/p>\n
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/p>\n
<\/u>170 Goulet Street, Winnipeg (Manitoba)
51 Rogers Street, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes (Manitoba)
30 Dawson Street, Unit A, Ste. Anne (Manitoba)
16 St. Laurent Veterans’ Memorial Road, St. Laurent<\/span> (Manitoba)
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