Provincial health insurance plans
Health insurance in Canada is administered by each province and territory. Coverage rules, waiting periods and required documents differ, so register with the jurisdiction where you live.
| Province / territory | Public health plan | Official site |
|---|---|---|
| Quebec | RAMQ (Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec) | https://www.quebec.ca/ |
| Ontario | OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) | https://www.ontario.ca/ |
| Nova Scotia | MSI (Medical Services Insurance) | https://novascotia.ca/ |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick Medicare | https://www2.gnb.ca/ |
| Manitoba | Manitoba Health (health card) | https://www.gov.mb.ca/ |
| British Columbia | MSP (Medical Services Plan) | https://www2.gov.bc.ca/ |
| Prince Edward Island | PEI Health Card | https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/ |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Health Coverage (health card) | https://www.saskatchewan.ca/ |
| Alberta | AHCIP (Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan) | https://www.alberta.ca/ |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | MCP (Medical Care Plan) | https://www.gov.nl.ca/ |
| Yukon | Yukon Health Care Insurance Plan | https://yukon.ca/ |
| Northwest Territories | NWT Health Care Plan | https://www.gov.nt.ca/ |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Health Care Plan | https://www.gov.nu.ca/ |
Program and agency names are provided for orientation. Confirm current details on the official site before acting.