Change of sex designation
Use the information on this page to change the sex designation on your Manitoba Health Card.
To report a change of sex designation, follow these steps:
1.
Please submit a copy of one of the following documents:
Updated Canadian Birth Certificate
An official birth certificate issued by the vital statistics agency of a Canadian province or territory. These documents are not eligible: divisional or district birth certificates; commemorative birth certificates, Baptismal certificates, and notices of live birth issued in Manitoba.
Vital Statistics Change of Sex Designation Certificate
A single-page document issued by a provincial/territorial Department of Vital Statistics branch. This document can be used to change the sex designation of a Manitoba Health card to one of F, M, or X.
2.
Complete the form
Before starting the online form:
You will not be sent a new Health Card for updating your sex designation.
If you would like a new Health Card, there will be an opportunity to request one once you submit this request.
Changes can only be made by the card holder, their Power of Attorney/Substitute Decision Maker/Committeeship holder.
Power of Attorney, Substitute Decision Makers and Committeeship holder documents must be on file with our office, if not please contact 204-786-7101 or 1-800-392-1207(toll-free) and we will provide information on the document process.
All forms must be signed in ink or with a verified digital signature prior to being submitted to Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care.
You will need your Health Card Registration Number and Personal Health Identification Number (PHIN). You can see where these numbers are located on your Manitoba Health Card here.
If you do not have your health card information available, please contact 204-786-7101 or 1-800-392-1207 (toll free).
When you are ready, complete the following form:
Sex Designation Change Online Form
Need help?
Public Access Computers are available at the following locations:
Winnipeg
Bilingual Service Centre
Main floor, 170 Goulet St, Winnipeg MB
Rural areas
Contact the city or municipal office in your area, or visit the Bilingual Service Centre nearest you:
51 Rogers St, Notre-Dame-de-Lourdes MB
Unit A, 30 Dawson Rd, Ste Anne MB
Recreational Centre on Hwy 6, St. Laurent MB
427 Sabourin St, St-Pierre-Jolys MB
