Canada Health Insurance

Prescription Drugs

- Individuals up to 19 years receive 100% coverage.
- Individuals 65+ and their spouse receive 100% coverage.
- Individuals receiving social assistance are provided with 100% coverage.
- Individuals with certain chronic diseases receive 100% coverage.

Dental Care

- Children in kindergarten to Grade 8 receive coverage for dental services and oral surgical procedures if performed in a hospital.
- Individuals 65+ receive coverage for up to $1,400 every 2 years for dental services and dentures.

Vision Care

- There is no coverage for optometrist visits.
- Individuals under 65 years do not receive any coverage.
- Individuals over 65 receive 100% coverage for one examination and prescription lenses each year.

Hospital Care

- Coverage is available for basic ward accommodations.

Health Specialists

- There is no coverage available.

Homecare and Nursing

- There is nursing home coverage for acute care only.

Ambulatory Services

- There is no coverage available.

Hearing Aids

- Individuals under 16 years who are not covered by their parent's employer plan receive 100% coverage.
- Individuals over 65 are covered for one hearing aid every 4 years.

Medical Equipment and Supplies

- Partial coverage is available for colostomy, durable medical equipment, supplies, oxygen, prosthetics, trusses, crutches and braces.
- Individuals suffering from chronic diseases receive 100% coverage after a $250 deductible per person or $500 deductible per family.
- There is no coverage for orthopedic shoes.