Term: Manitoba Residents

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2006-11-08

Definition:

Defined by Manitoba Health, includes all persons who reside in the province of Manitoba, as well as persons who reside temporarily out of the province (e.g. students attending post-secondary schools out of province) as well as Manitoba residents who have moved to another province (for three months after their move). In addition, new Manitobans arriving from another province (eligible after a three month waiting period) and new Manitobans arriving from another country (eligible for coverage immediately) are also included.

Related concepts 

• Duration of Residence
• Residential Mobility
• Residents of Manitoba

Related terms 

• Manitoba Health
• Manitoba Population
• Non-Manitoba Residents
• Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN)
• Registered Manitoba Population

References 

• Black C, Roos NP, Burchill CA. Utilization of Hospital Resources. Volume I: Key Findings. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1993. [Report] (View)
• Cohen MM, MacWilliam L. Population Health: Health Status Indicators. Volume II: Tables and Figures. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1994. [Report] (View)