Canada Health Insurance

Prescription Drugs

- Individuals are responsible for the cost of prescription drugs provided to them outside hospitals, auxiliary hospitals and nursing homes.
- Those over 65 receive coverage for 70% of the cost of the prescription.

Dental Care

- Individuals under 65 years of age only receive coverage for specific surgical procedures performed by a dental surgeon.
- Those over 65 may apply for financial support from the Ministry of Alberta Seniors

Vision Care

- The government covers annual check-ups for those under 19 and over 65.

Hospital Care

- Basic hospital care accommodations are covered.
- Private or semi-private rooms are only covered if deemed medically necessary.

Health Specialists

- Contributes $200 per year towards specialist care.
- The total cost of physiotherapy is covered only for those with high priority need.

Homecare and Nursing

- A maximum coverage of $3000 is provided for nursing, social work, occupational therapy, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy.
- Those receiving government assistance are fully covered.

Ambulatory Services

- There is no coverage for ground or air ambulance services.

Hearing Aids

- There is 100% coverage for one hearing aid every 4 years and one ear mold every 2 years for individuals under 18 and over 65.

Medical Equipment and Supplies

- A maximum of $500 per family a year is granted to those are assessed as disabled, chronically and/or terminally ill (as stipulated by the Alberta Aids to Daily Living Requirements.)