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Health Insurance Cards in Canada

Health inusrance cards in Canada provide access to health and hospital services in Canada. They are issued by the province or territory in which you live. Here is where to get information on the benefits, eligibility requirements and how to apply.

Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP)

How to register for Alberta Health Care Insurance, rates and benefits.

BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)

Benefits, eligibility, premiums, CareCards, claims and contact information for the British Columbia government's Medical Services Plan.

Manitoba Health Card

Eligibility, registration and benefits information for the Manitoba health insurance program.

New Brunswick Medicare

Eligibility, services covered and how to apply for a New Brunswick Medicare card.

Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Care Plan (MCP)

Services covered for medical care, by the dental plan (children and social assistance) and by hospital insurance.

NWT Health Care Plan

Eligibility, how to register and benefits provided by the Northwest Territories medical care and hospital insurance plans.

Nova Scotia Health Card (MSI)

Information on eligibility, registration and using your Nova Scotia Health Card.

Nunavut Health Insurance

Find out about insured health benefits in Nunavut, non-insured health enefits, extended health benefits and third party health insurance.

Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)

Ontario health card eligibility, registration and benefits information.

PEI Health Card

How and where to apply for a Prince Edward Island Medicare card, and the health care services it provides.

Quebec Health Insurance Card

Detailed information on how to get a Quebec Health Insurance Card and its benefits.

Saskatchewan Health Insurance Coverage

The services covered by Saskatchewan Health insurance, who is eligible and how to register.

Yukon Health Care Card

Detailed information on the services provided, who is eligible, and how to apply for the Yukon Health Care Card.

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