One of the advantages of living in Canada is access to publicly funded healthcare. Canadian residents don’t pay for most healthcare expenses out-of-pocket but through provincial taxes. In this episode, we talk about coverage under provincial health insurance plans and how newcomers can get access to medical services.
Here’s what you’ll learn about:
Is healthcare free in Canada?
Who is covered under provincial health insurance plans?
Costs covered by provincial health plans
Accessing healthcare in Canada
Finding a family doctor in Canada
Getting specialist or emergency care
Health costs not covered by provincial plans
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