What costs does my provincial government health care plan cover?

Canada has 13 different health insurance plans - one for every province and territory.

As benefits can and do vary from one province/territory to the next, we encourage you to check your local health authority website for exact details.

That said, government health care plans will generally not cover the following expenses:

• Prescription drugs
• Dental checkups and treatment
• Vision care
• Semi-private or private hospital rooms
• Registered/licensed specialists and therapists such as Acupuncturists, Chiropodists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists/Psychotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, Speech Pathologists/Therapists
• Health-related products such as orthotics, hearing aids, prosthetics, and medical equipment
• Health-related services such as ambulance, home care and nursing, medical coordination, and second medical opinions
• Emergency medical care for travelers