Prescription Drugs |
- Individuals on social assistance and those over 65 deemed lower income receive 100% coverage for prescription drugs.
- Coverage also available for families with high cost drugs. A co-payment is formulated based on income. |
Dental Care |
- Coverage is available for some surgical dental procedures performed in a hospital.
- Children under 12 years receive coverage for basic dental services (cleanings, fluoride, x-rays, routine fillings, and examinations every 6 months.)
- Individuals aged 13 - 17 on social assistance also receive coverage for basic dental services, subject to a co-payment.
- Individuals over 17 on social assistance receive coverage for emergency services and extractions. |
Vision Care |
- No coverage available. |
Hospital Care |
- There is coverage for basic ward accommodations. |
Health Specialists |
- Coverage is available for rehabilitative services such as physiotherapy, audiology, and occupational therapy, performed in a hospital.
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Homecare and Nursing |
- Some coverage based on assessed needs of the patient. |
Ambulatory Services |
- No coverage available. |
Hearing Aids |
- No coverage available. |
Medical Equipment and Supplies |
- No coverage is available for equipment and supplies used outside hospital.
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