Many people believe Health care is free in Canada which is kind of true because your physician and ER visits are covered by provincial Health insurance Plan which is funded with taxpayers money but prescriptions and optometry, Dental, physical therapy, and Ambulance are not covered by the government, you need to have your own private insurance health Plan to cover those expenses,
A recent CBC Marketplace survey revealed that 19 percent of Canadians did not call an ambulance due to cost. Clearly, this is an issue that our provincial and territorial health ministers need to address.
Here are the latest Ambulances Prices In Canada
| Province | Ambulance fees |
|---|---|
| British Columbia | $50 if treated on scene; $80 if transported to hospital |
| Alberta | $250 if treated on scene; $385 if transported to hospital |
| Saskatchewan | ranges from$245 or $325 + $2.30/km |
| Manitoba | ranges from $270 + $3/km to $530 |
| Ontario | $45 |
| Quebec | $125 + $1.75/km |
| New Brunswick | $130 |
| Nova Scotia | $142.30 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | $115 |
| Prince Edward Island | $150 |
| Yukon | No out-of-pocket charge to patients |
| Northwest Territories | Varies by location |
| Nunavut | Varies by location |
Ontario and British Columbia has the lowest Ambulance cost in Canada, are there specific reasons why other provinces are charging more? health ministers across Canada are saying Ambulance cost is not covered under the Canada Health Act
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