Canada Health Insurance

Prescription Drugs

- Individuals under 65 years receive coverage for 70% after $850 deductible per 6 month period.
- Low income individuals and families receiving social assistance are provided with coverage for 65% after a $100 deductible per 6 month period.
- Individuals over 65 receive coverage for 70% after a $200 deductible per 6 month period.

Dental Care

- Individuals under 18 years receive coverage for regular check-ups under Family Health Benefits.
- There is limited coverage for specific surgical and periodontal procedures.

Vision Care

- Individuals under 18 years receive coverage for one examination every 12 months.
- Individuals over 18 receive coverage for one examination every 24 months.

Hospital Care

- Partial coverage of chiropractic visits, and x-rays.
- 100% coverage when services are provided in a hospital or accredited facility.
- Coverage of $10 per podiatrist visit.
- No coverage for other services.

Health Specialists

- Partial coverage of chiropractic visits, and x-rays.
- 100% coverage when services are provided in a hospital or accredited facility.
- Coverage of $10 per podiatrist visit.
- No coverage for other services.

Homecare and Nursing

- Coverage and availability of services vary in each health district.

Ambulatory Services

- Limited coverage is available for ground transportation.
- Individuals under 65 years receive 100% coverage for air ambulance for inter-facility transfers after a $350 deductible.
- Individuals over 65 receive 100% coverage for air ambulance for inter-facility transfers after a $250 deductible.

Hearing Aids

- Coverage is available for hearing aids ($20 per assessment, $50 per fitting.)

Medical Equipment and Supplies

- No coverage is available for orthotics.
- Limited coverage is available for other equipment and supplies.