Health Insurance Benefits
Paramedical Services
What this benefit typically includes in extended health insurance plans in Canada - and what to look for when comparing coverage.
Paramedical benefits cover health care services provided by licensed practitioners who are not medical doctors. This usually includes:
- Chiropractors, physiotherapists, and massage therapists to aid in recovery or pain management.
- Naturopaths, acupuncturists, osteopaths, and homeopaths for alternative or complementary therapies.
- Psychologists, clinical counselors, and social workers for mental health support.
- Coverage for** speech therapists, podiatrists, and dietitians**.
- Services are typically covered to an annual maximum amount per practitioner or service (e.g., $500 per year per practitioner).