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Throughout this Padlet you will be informed and educated about Health Insurance in Canada and how it all works.

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This Youtube video addresses the top 5 health insurance companies in Canada. Overall the video goes through and describes 5 different insurance companies which include GMS Health Insurance, Blue Cross Canada, Sun Life Financial, Great West Life, and Manulife. throughout the video, each company is broken down and briefly described. I chose this video because I believe that it is very important for Canadians to make the right choice when choosing their insurance company. Everyone is different which means they may need different kinds of Health Insurance. This video will help determine a company by the cost, reviews, and offers that the companies have.

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Best Health Insurance in Canada 🏥 | Top 5 Cheap Health Insurance Canada - Insurance Companies

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This is a video that helps people choose the right health insurance for them. It describes essential terminology that has to be understood to choose the right insurance which could be one of the most important decisions that you make throughout your life. I chose this video because people need to understand the basics of health insurance before jumping right in and making the decision to purchase it. If you make the wrong choice and choose the wrong insurance for you it could be difficult to have it changed right away which will end up wasting your time and money.

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Throughout this video the lady describes health insurance and how you can get it as an international student in Canada. Health insurance in Canada as an international student is essential and may cost you large sums of money if you do not have it. She describes which plans may be best for you depending on your study situation and how long you will be in the country for. Insurance for each province is described differently depending on where you are studying. I felt as though it was important because I know there are many international students in Canada and this information is essential to know.

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How To Get International Student Health Insurance in Canada 🇨🇦

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For some people the regular Canadian healthcare is not enough or they do not feel comfortable enough with it. Throughout the video private insurance is explained and described in detail which will assist in your choice of insurance and if you want to spend extra money. I chose this video because it is important for Canadians to realize they have many options when it comes to health insurance and making the proper choice is crucial.

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Canada's Private Health Insurance: Is it Worth It

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This is the Governemt of Canada Website that describes health insurance in Canada and helps the average Canadian learn the essentials. It gives key details which include what your health insurance will cover and also what it can provide you with in terms of health complications. I chose this website as it is very trustworthy and created by the Canadian Goverment which shows that it is providing relevent accurate information.

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Understanding health insurance

Health insurance helps you pay for medical care. You usually pay a monthly fee to get insurance coverage. That fee is called a premium.

Provincial and territorial health plans in Canada cover most of your health care needs. Depending on where you live, they may cover hospital and doctor visits. It may not cover other health care or paramedical services.

Some workplace health care plans may cover services that your provincial or territorial health care plan doesn't cover. For example, prescription drugs, dental care and vision care. If you don't have a workplace health care plan, you may consider getting personal health insurance. Contact your financial institution or insurance company for personal health insurance options.

Who your health insurance policy covers

Your health insurance policy covers you if the policy is in your name. It may also cover your partner and children under 19 years old. Children over 19 who are still in school or disabled may be eligible.

Additional health insurance

Additional health insurance may help you:

pay for services that your regular health care plan doesn't cover. For example, special nursing services, ambulance services, wheelchairs and other equipment

pay for your medical expenses if you become ill while travelling

supplement your income if you suffer a major illness or severe injury

Before buying additional health insurance, check your workplace health care plan so you don't buy coverage you already have.

You should also check your policy to find out if:

your insurer only covers a percentage of the claim

your insurer only covers a maximum annual amount

Critical illness insurance

Critical illness insurance usually covers a one-time lump-sum payment if you're diagnosed with a critical illness. The payment may cover expenses such as daycare or renovations to make your home more accessible.

Critical illnesses may include:

The amount you receive as a benefit will depend on the amount of coverage you choose. Your insurance company usually pays you the benefit after your diagnosis.

Insurance companies may differ in how they define critical illness and what conditions they cover.

Check with your licensed insurance agent to learn about which conditions your policy covers.

Read the policy carefully before signing. Make sure you understand what your policy does and does not cover.

Long-term care insurance

Long-term care insurance provides coverage if you become unable to care for yourself. It also provides coverage if you need assistance managing your daily activities. It may cover some of the costs of a care facility or a caregiver following an accident or illness.

Many long-term care facilities and home-care services receive public funding. However, most also charge extra fees for additional services that your insurer doesn't cover under your long-term plan.
Learn more about long-term care insurance.
Travel health insurance

If you plan on travelling outside of Canada, you may want to get travel health insurance. It may help you pay for medical treatment while you're in another country.

Your policy may not provide coverage for medical conditions you had before applying for insurance. Read your policy carefully.
Learn more about travel insurance.
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The different types of health insurance and what they cover.

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This website also explains how health insurance works in Canada and how Canadians can take advantage and use it. There are many key points that are explained throughout the website which include workplace benefits, personal health insurance, and how to apply. Overall, I chose this website because it provides a basic understanding of how health insurance works. While analyzing the site, the piece of information I found most useful is the link to apply for health insurance online in less than 15 minutes.

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Health insurance 101: How does health insurance work in Canada?

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There are several types of healthcare coverage in Canada including universal health care (provincial/territorial), workplace benefits, and personal health and dental insurance.

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This website describes what is covered and what is not covered for some health insurance plans in Canada. It includes things like certain drugs, forms of rehabilitation, massages and much more. I decided to choose this website because some Canadians may not know what will be covered in their plans and it will be essential to know all information. What I found most important in this site was the importance of having a health card that is up to date.

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What’s covered and what’s not by Canada’s public health insurance plan — CoverMe

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Prescription drugs, dental care and more are not covered under universal healthcare. Find out how private insurance can fill the gaps.

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I chose this site because it provides the fundamentals and gives any Canadian a start to finding the proper health insurance for them. The website talks about Medicare, hospitals, clinics, and many other forms of healthcare. I chose this site because it is the perfect place for beginners that are starting to learn or look into health insurance. The piece of information I found most useful was Medicare which I was not very familiar with at first and found it interesting how permanent Canadian residents are eligible.

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This image represents the quality healthcare that we have in Canada and how any Canadian can have access to the right insurance plans that suits their lifestyle.

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This image represents the wide variety of health insurance available in Canada and how each and every Canadian can get the help they may need for either serious or general health complications.

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1. The main thing that I had learned throughout this assignment is how accessible health insurance is for Canadians and how easy it is to find information on the different kinds of health insurance companies there are.

2. Health insurance is relevent to me because I will have to look into it in several years once I have a familly and my own children. Once my parents stop paying my bills I will have to have my own health insurance depending on how my life pans out.

3. If I could pass on information to one of my friends or family members it would be to watch the videos that I have on my Padlet as they give essential pieces of information not only about health insurance but also the companies that provide it.