Provincial and territorial budgets need help, but federal-provincial fiscal arrangement in healthcare have undergone few changes since 2015. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the sustainability of health expenditures was under increasing pressure from an aging population.

Comprising between 30-50% of annual provincial budgets, healthcare is the largest single expenditure for provinces and territories. Please note: when you move your habitual residence to another country, you should register with the S1 form instead of using the EHIC to receive medical care in your new country of habitual residence.Haizhen Mou, Professor, Johnson Shoyama Graduate School of Public Policy, University of Saskatchewanįunding health expenditures is a major source of tension in the Canadian federation. As each country’s healthcare system is different services that cost nothing at home might not be free in another country. does not cover your costs if you are travelling for the express purpose of obtaining medical treatment,.It does not cover any private healthcare or costs such as a return flight to your home country or lost/stolen property, is not an alternative to travel insurance.Important – the European Health Insurance Card: What is the European Health Insurance Card?Ī free card that gives you access to medically necessary, state-provided healthcare during a temporary stay in any of the 27 EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland or the United Kingdom under the same conditions and at the same cost (free in some countries) as people insured in that country. The benefits covered include, for example, benefits provided in conjunction with chronic or existing illnesses as well as in conjunction with pregnancy and childbirth.Ĭards are issued by your national health insurance provider.

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