Term: Cannot Locate

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Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2022-09-20

Definition:

Manitoba residents who have not contacted Manitoba Health nor accessed any healthcare services within the province for over one year, such as going to the doctor or hospital or filling a prescription, may have their healthcare coverage in the Manitoba Health Insurance Registry cancelled. In this case, a value of "7" - "Cannot Locate" is recorded in the variable "Reason for Cancellation of Healthcare" code (CANCCODE).

Manitoba Health attempts to contact the resident with a registration verification card at their last known address. If the returned card indicates that the person has moved or no longer lives at this address, then their healthcare coverage is cancelled and the “Cannot Locate” cancellation reason code is assigned. Residents who subsequently contact Manitoba Health to say they have remained in province will have their healthcare coverage reinstated.

Related concepts 

• Immigration / Migration Overview - Links to Immigration / Migration Data and Related Concepts and Glossary Terms
• Manitoba Health Insurance Registry / MCHP Research Registry - Overview
• Outmigration or Emigration
• Return Migration

Related terms 

• Cancellation of Healthcare Coverage
• Coverage End Date
• Manitoba Health Insurance Registry (MHIR) Data

References 

• Urquia M, Walld R, Prior H, Detillieux G, Eze N, Koseva I. The Diversity of Immigrants to Manitoba, Migration Dynamics and Basic Healthcare Service Use. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2020. [Report] [Summary] [Additional Materials] (View)