PCPCM Application Process

How to Apply for the PCPCM

1. Step 1 | Review PCPCM Resources

   These resources will help you determine if the PCPCM is right for you and offer guidance on the enrollment process, changes to billing, panel management and more. Before applying, physicians and teams should explore the following supports:

   • PCPCM Operations Manual
   • PCPCM Essentials Guide
   • PCPCM Financial Calculator - Member login required
   • PCPCM FAQ
   • Alberta's Physician Compensation Comparison Table
   • PCPCM Information Sessions - on demand

   

2. Step 2 | Meet Pre-Requisites

   To be eligible for the PCPCM, physicians must  

   • participate in CII/CPAR
   • have a minimum panel size of 500
   • work a minimum of 400 hours over 40 weeks per year 

   PCPCM panel calculations can be viewed on the AMA Member Dashboard (member login required). In some cases, a physician's PCPCM panel size will differ from their CPAR panel size and/or the panel size calculation associated with the Panel Management Support Program (PMSP).

   Before moving to the next step in the application process, learn how your PCPCM panel size is calculated.

   

3. Step 3 | Express Interest

   Express your interest through your AMA Member Dashboard (member login required).

   The PCPCM Expression of Interest is open to physicians who meet the eligibility criteria, as determined by Alberta Health data. If the EOI checkbox is not visible on your dashboard, it indicates that you do not currently meet the prerequisites.
   
   If you are seeking eligibility and working to grow your panel or improve accuracy, read our resource on how the panel calculation is made and check your member dashboard for changes.

   Submitting an EOI does not commit you to transitioning to the new model.
   We encourage interested physicians to participate in the EOI process and continue assessing the model’s suitability as additional resources and information become available. Once the PCPCM Application Form is obtained (see Step 4), physicians can conduct final evaluations before formally deciding to enter the model.

   

   Login to your AMA Member Dashboard

4. Step 4 | Complete Application Form

   Physicians who have expressed their interest successfully will receive their PCPCM Clinical Alternative Relationship Plan (ARP) Application Form and Ministerial Order (MO) via email from the AMA. On March 5, we held an Information Session on the MO. Click here to watch.

   Guide: How to use PCPCM PDF Forms

   To successfully apply and obtain a PCPCM Business Arrangement Number (PCPCM BA), physicians will need to fill out the Application Form and return it to health.pccminfo@gov.ab.ca. This application form is unique to you and cannot be shared with other physicians.   

   Many physicians are experiencing issues completing the form. Please review the How To Guide above or contact pcpcm@albertadoctors.org for support.

   
   

    

5. Step 5 | Receive PCPCM Business Arrangement Number

   Upon processing of your PCPCM Application Form, Alberta Health will issue the physician's PCPCM Business Arrangement Number (PCPCM BA) via mail.

   Physicians can enrol in the PCPCM at any time. Information on deadlines and corresponding start dates can be found on the March 24 Alberta Government Bulletin.

6. Step 6 | Billing with your PCPCM BA

   PCPCM BA usage starts in April 2025. 

   In addition to holding a PCPCM BA, physicians must maintain their FFS BA to claim services outside of the PCPCM (e.g., for care provided to patients without an Alberta Healthcare card, specialty focus areas and services provided in hospital).

   For more information, see the PCPCM Operations Manual.