The Supreme Court of Canada eventually ruled that prohibitions on private health and hospital insurance were inconsistent with the province’s charter—but not with Canada’s. That ruling ...

But you can all relax, because it’s not actually private health care. It’s still public health care, but just the worst possible version of it. In Canada, it’s illegal to buy insurance for ...

Canada has a universal health care system ... employment-related health insurance or you can purchase your own private health insurance plan to cover any coverage gaps. Emergency medical insurance ...

Private health insurance is any plan that comes from an insurance company instead of the government. Most people get private insurance through their job, but you can also purchase plans directly from ...

In Canada, employers aren’t required to ... a higher percentage of your eligible expenses. The cost of private health insurance can vary widely depending on factors such as your age, your ...

Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Private health insurance is how 67% of Americans get their healthcare coverage, according to the U.S. Census. This percentage has ...

From January 28, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is allowing super visa applicants to purchase a private health insurance policy from companies outside Canada.

of the Canada Health Act. This includes private medical clinics or virtual care platforms to which patients pay membership or subscription fees to get medically necessary care already covered ...