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To make informed decisions about health and dental insurance, you need to start by getting the facts. Reading our collection of articles about health and dental insurance in Canada will help you save time and money as you discover more about how insurance works, and how the choices you make now will affect you in the future.

Want to make a change to your Health Insurance plan?

It can be reassuring to choose health insurance that suits you, your lifestyle and your budget — because your health insurance will continue to be with you today, tomorrow and in the [+]

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Why do I need provincial coverage to qualify for health insurance?

In Canada we are lucky to have Medicare, our publicly funded healthcare system. Instead of having a single national plan, we have 13 provincial and territorial healthcare insurance plans. Under this system, [+]

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Will my travel medical insurance cover me for extreme sports?

All activities may not be covered To some of us, walking from the pool to a beach chair may be as close to an extreme sport as we care to get while [+]

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Can I be covered for health insurance if I am over 75 years old?

Regardless of age, individual health and dental insurance can help you save on healthcare costs not covered by your provincial government plan, including expenses like prescription drugs, dental care, hearing aids, vision [+]

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Taking a ski trip? Pack your Medical Travel Insurance!

When you are away from home — out of province or out of the country — your provincial medical coverage doesn’t pay for your healthcare expenses. That is why it’s vital to [+]

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Why does my health plan only cover the cost of generic drugs?

Prescription Drugs Are Covered Health insurance plans cover many prescription drugs. To be eligible for coverage, a prescription drug must be prescribed by a physician, dentist or psychiatrist be medically necessary be [+]

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Does my travel insurance cover me if I’m pregnant?

When it comes to purchasing travel insurance in Canada, there is a lot we take for granted! But for pregnant travellers, this is a special time that can have special risks. Whether [+]

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Can I top up my travel insurance after I leave for my trip?

Many seasoned travellers start with a multi-trip plan It can be cost effective to purchase an annual (otherwise known as a multi-trip) travel medical plan that allows for multiple trips up to [+]

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