What do you need to get health insurance?
To be eligible for an individual health insurance plan, you must meet the following requirements (regardless of the insurance company):
Be a resident of Canada and have coverage under your government health insurance plan. You must also be at least 18 years of age on the date of application for the policy, except for children of an insured person. Quebec residents must also be registered under the RAMQ Prescription Drug Insurance Plan or have equivalent coverage under a group plan.
Note: If the plan is Medically Underwritten, it will require a medical questionnaire, and you will need to qualify medically. If you do not qualify due to your health history, there are alternative options, such as a Guaranteed Acceptance plan, available.
Be a resident of Canada and have coverage under your government health insurance plan. You must also be at least 18 years of age on the date of application for the policy, except for children of an insured person. Quebec residents must also be registered under the RAMQ Prescription Drug Insurance Plan or have equivalent coverage under a group plan.
Note: If the plan is Medically Underwritten, it will require a medical questionnaire, and you will need to qualify medically. If you do not qualify due to your health history, there are alternative options, such as a Guaranteed Acceptance plan, available.