Extended health insurance

Extended health insurance is an policy that provides coverage for eligible health expenses that are not covered under provincial health plans. Some plans also cover vision related expenses as well. Often extended health insurance is typically part of a company benefit plan. Details of exactly what is covered, how much the plan pays, and what the deductible amounts are vary among plans.

Coverages
Generally the following coverages are part of an external health insurance policy: hospital care; medical services and equipment; out-of-province emergency assistance; prescription drugs; and vision care.