What does Manitoba Health Plan not cover?
Manitoba health insurance plan is designed for permanent residents of Manitoba who have stayed in the province for a minimum of six months. The plan covers medical services, hospital services, and pharmacare.
There are some services that Manitoba Health does not cover such as:
- Health services requested by a third party such as lab tests for driver’s license, employment etc.
- Additional cost for private and semi-private hospital rooms.
- Ambulance transportation costs, except transportation between medical facilities.
- Services of dietitians and psychologists not carried out in a hospital.
- Medical advice offered over the phone.
- Private nursing services.
To learn more about what Manitoba Health doesn’t cover, click here.
Optometric services not covered by the provincial health plan
Manitoba health includes coverage for various tests provided by optometrists such as the Full Threshold Visual Field Tests, the Tonometry tests and the Dilated Fundus Examination.
You need to meet these eligibility requirements to qualify for the optometric services:
- You must be eligible for Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Coverage.
- You must be under age 19 or above age 64.
To get vision care quote, click here.
Prescription drugs not covered by the provincial health plan
Eligible Manitobans can take advantage of the provincial drug program, Pharmacare, irrespective of their age or disease. The program is for residents whose income is affected by high prescription drugs.
You need to meet these eligibility criteria to qualify for Pharmacare:
- You must be eligible for Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Coverage.
- Your prescription drugs are not covered by any other federal or provincial program.
To get a prescription drug quote click here.
Dental coverage not covered by the provincial health plan
Manitoba’s dental health program is aimed at maintaining, protecting and improving the oral health of Manitobans.
You need to meet these eligibility criteria to qualify for the dental coverage:
- You must be eligible for Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living Coverage.
- Only dental procedures carried out in a hospital are covered.
To get dental coverage quote click here.
