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Hospital and medical care insurance

Under Canada's national health insurance system, Canadian residents do not have to pay the cost of certain hospital and medical expenses. However, depending on the province or territory in which you are working, you or your employer may be required to pay to be covered by the insurance plan. Once in Canada, contact the medical care or hospital insurance office in the province or territory where you are working for more information about your health insurance and who pays for it. You may do your homework before you arrive to Canada. Follow the link to the province where your employer is located and find out more about the coverage:

Provincial/Territorial Health Insurance Card Links

Health cards (also called Care Cards), are a provincial responsibility. For information on how to apply for a health card, click on your province or territory of residence below:

British Columbia
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
Quebec
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Newfoundland & Labrador
Yukon