Extended Health Care benefits help plan members and their dependents pay for medical expenses that aren't covered by their provincial plan. Details of exactly what is covered, how much the plan pays, and what the deductible amounts can vary among plans. An Extended Health Care package can include a combination of the following features:
- Hospital care: semi-private hospital room in the plan member's province
- Prescription drugs: medication prescribed by a doctor
- Medical services and equipment: private duty nursing, ambulances, crutches, hearing aids, etc.
- Paramedical services: chiropractors, naturopaths, podiatrists, etc.
- Emergency travel: out-of-province emergency travel assistance
- Vision care: eyeglasses and contact lenses
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