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 drugsDental checkups and treatmentVision careSemi-private or private hospital roomsRegistered/licensed specialists and therapists such as Acupuncturists, Chiropodists, Chiropractors, Naturopaths, Osteopaths, Physiotherapists, Podiatrists, Psychologists/Psychotherapists, Registered Massage Therapists, Speech Pathologists/TherapistsHealth-related products such as orthotics, hearing aids, prosthetics, and medical equipmentHealth-related services such as ambulance, home care and nursing, medical coordination, and second medical opinionsEmergency medical care for travelers