- Health Insurance for International Students studying in Canada
- Health Insurance for Canadian Students studying out of their home province or out of Canada
| Province | Availability of Public Health Coverage | Eligibility Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Alberta | Yes | Enrolment in minimum 6 months course |
| British Columbia | Yes | Enrolment in minimum 6 months course |
| Manitoba | No | Not Available |
| New Brunswick | Yes | Available to most International Students |
| Nova Scotia | Yes | Enrolment in Minimum 12 months course | Newfoundland and Labrador | No | After minimum stay of 12 Consecutive months | Ontario | No | Not Available | Prince Edward Island | Yes | After minimum stay of six month | Quebec | Depends | Depends on the country the student is coming from | Saskatchewan | Yes | Enrolment in Minimum 6 months course |
- A student enrolled in a school, college or university in Canada
- An accompanying dependent of an eligible student
- Currently in good health
- Not insured or eligible for benefits under a Canadian government health insurance plan
What does Student’s Health Insurance Cover?
Although each provider will have their own benefits and coverage limits, most insurers provide the following coverages:
- Emergency Medical Expenses
- Hospitalization Expenses
- Private Duty Nursing Services
- Prescription Drugs
- Professional Medical Services
- Medical Appliances
- Physician Services
- Diagnostic, Laboratory & X-rays
- Accidental Dental Treatment
- Emergency Dental Care
- Emergency Evacuation
- Trauma Counselling
- Emergency Return Home
- Repatriation of Remains
- Cremation/Burial At Destination
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Ambulance Services
- Psychiatric Care
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Coverage for Side Trips
- Annual Medical Examinations
- Eye Examinations
- Meals & Accommodations
- Follow-Up Visits
If you are an international student in Canada and looking for an Emergency Health Insurance Plan or a Canadian student heading for studies outside of your home province or the country; please get in touch with us today. We will help you get the best planat very affordable rates.