Canada provincial health coverage
For Canadian residents who travel and need to keep provincial health coverage.
Short summary
Provincial health plans use different physical-presence rules. Track the rule for your home province before a long trip because extended-absence exceptions often require advance notice.
Key rules
- •Ontario: generally 153 days in Ontario in any 12-month period.
- •British Columbia: generally at least 6 months in a calendar year.
- •Alberta and Quebec: generally at least 183 days in a 12-month or calendar-year window.
Official sources
Verify the rules directly with the issuing authority.
This page is a short summary, not legal or tax advice. Rules change. Confirm with the official sources above or a qualified professional before acting.
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