What do you need to get health insurance?

To be eligible for an individual health insurance plan, you must meet the following requirements (regardless of insurance company):

• Be a resident of Canada
• Have coverage under your government health insurance plan
• Be at least 18 years of age on the date of application for the  policy, except for children of an insured person.
• Quebec residents must also be registered under the RAMQ Prescription Drug Insurance Plan or have equivalent coverage under a group plan.

Note: If the plan is Medically Underwritten it will require a medical questionnaire, and you will need to qualify medically. If you do not qualify due to your health history there are alternative options (e.g. Guaranteed Acceptance plan) available.