The future of Manitoba's health cards is looking very sturdy, as The Province announced they'll be upgrading to plastic health cards instead of paper ones.
In an announcement Thursday, Wab Kinew Stated "Work is already underway and we will deliver the first cards by this time next year."
The Manitoba government is actively working to develop and launch a new, modernized card, including plastic and digital options, to replace the existing paper health card.
After a substantial backlog of health card delivery in late 2023, the Province has more than doubled their staff to reduce that time and develop this new card faster.
More information is expected on the design and material of these new cards is expected to come in the next few months.
