Health insurance in Canada: A primer for students and recent grads Oct 27th

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Health insurance in Canada: A primer for students and recent grads

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Whether you’re getting an eye exam, having your routine dental cleaning or a prescription filled, you’ve probably been asked if you have health insurance to cover a portion of the costs. Without it, you’ll be required to pay out of pocket for any costs that are not covered by your provincial or territorial government.

If you’re in school, you most likely have supplemental health and dental insurance. Some educational institutions make this mandatory by including the cost in your tuition fees. However, if you’re a new grad, you may be getting accustomed to managing health insurance on your own (as opposed to through your parents or school). Here’s a quick lesson on what health insurance is, how it works, where you can buy it and the benefits you can receive.

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What is health insurance?

A health insurance plan helps to cover the costs of your medical and dental bills. Depending on the provider and type of plan you choose, health insurance can cover a number of health-related expenses…

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