Table 3
Opting out, premiums and coverage of dependents of specialized
groups, 2007
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| Province/Territory | Opting out | Premiums paid by beneficiaries | Amount of premium | Members of Armed Forces | Are dependents of the following groups covered by your plan? | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Members of RCMP11 | Members of CSIS12 | Inmates of federal penitentiaries | Canadian diplomat | |||||
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Yes1 | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Prince Edward Island | . | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Nova Scotia | Yes | No | … | No | No | Yes | No | See note2 |
| New Brunswick | Yes | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quebec | No | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ontario | Yes | No3 | … | Yes4 | Yes4 | Yes4 | Yes4 | Yes4 |
| Manitoba | Yes/no5 | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saskatchewan | No | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | See note6 | See note7 |
| Alberta | Yes | Yes8 |
Single: $44 Family: $88 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | … |
| British Columbia | Yes | Yes |
1 person: $54 2 persons: $96 3 persons: $108 |
Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes9 |
| Yukon | Yes10 | No | … | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Never had any |
| Northwest Territories | Yes | No | … | No | No | No | No | No |
| Nunavut | Yes | No | … | No | No | No | No | No |
Notes:
1. Very rare since there are no premiums.
2. They would have to adhere to the residency requirements/temporary absence guidelines as other residents of Nova Scotia.
3. The Ontario Health Premium is collected through the income tax system and it is not connected to OHIP registration and/or eligibility.
4. Ontario health insurance will be provided if the dependant meets all residency and citizenship/immigration qualifications as defined in Regulation 552 of the Health Insurance Act (HIA).
5. Manitoba does not encourage opting out but cannot force residents to apply. In cases of large medical bills, Manitoba would/could be responsible to apply. There is nothing in the Manitoba Act or Regulations that allows this.
6. Concerning dependents of inmates of federal penitentiaries: if permanent resident in Saskatchewan (with healing lodge located in south-western part of province). There is a plan to accommodate children of federal prisoners, but there has been no dialogue on provision of benefits to children as yet. (Taken from 1996 survey).
7. Saskatchewan's temporary absence provisions are a maximum of 2 years. If a Canadian diplomat and family are returning to Saskatchewan within that time frame, they would retain Saskatchewan Health Coverage. Otherwise, they would be required to obtain other health insurance.
8. The federal government pays for Treaty Indians. Some groups, such as social service recipients, are exempt from paying premiums. In addition, some low-income Albertans qualify for premium assistance. (Taken from 1996 survey).
9. Yes to accompanying dependents of foreign diplomats. Canadians serving as diplomats in foreign countries may be eligible for up to 24 months of coverage (depends on individual circumstances such as any previous absences).
10. Yes but only if individual absolutely refuses to be registered.
11. RCMP: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
12. CSIS: Canadian Security Intelligence Service
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