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Can you buy your own health insurance in Canada?

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Answered Oct 13, 2026
Yes, you can freely purchase private supplemental health, dental, and prescription drug insurance policies from major private insurance companies operating in Canada, such as Manulife, Blue Cross, Sun Life, and GMS. Because Canada's public Medicare system covers hospital and doctor visits but explicitly excludes outpatient prescription drugs, dental care, vision care, and paramedical services, millions of Canadians who lack employer-sponsored benefits purchase individual private insurance plans out of pocket to cover these supplementary medical expenses.
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