Could anyone provide information on the procedures and expenses of Medical & Dental coverage in Canada.

I am a new immigrant, and would like to know the system in Canada.

Which province are you talking about?

For OHIP (Ontario), see http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/ohip/ohip_mn.html

OHIP pays for doctor's visits and specialist but does not cover medications...............but which province are you talking about?

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If you are a \"DESI\" the best option is make a round trip to India($1250 off season) and get the minor procedures and Dental work done. It can be called as a medical vacation.

It would cost thousands of dollars to get a good set of braces for teeth. If you have to extract or get root canal done then you are looking at $300 +. This is not covered by OHIP and you are lucky if your employer covers it. While in India it would cost $50 to $100 to get the same thing done without wait.

If you have major ailment like open heart surgery or similar ones then Canada/hospitals is the best option as you do not pay for the same, provided you have a good insurance coverage to pay for the medicines.

When I landed in 2003, eye exams were free and later it was made payable. It is said that in the next 3 to 5 years, 50% of Ontario's budget would be spent towards health care and I do not know what else would face the axe.

Welcome to Canada ! - where there is a sucker immigrating every minute.

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Hi Everybody,

I am in Toronto, On.

Thanks for your tips, and I will be gratefull for more informations, as the system in Canada is new to me. Everything is confusing for me to be frank.

can anybody give a tip, how much will it cost for a dental filling?

Thanks and Regards,

Greyg

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Originally posted by Greyg

can anybody give a tip, how much will it cost for a dental filling? I think I got a cavity developing between the teeth.

Thanks and Regards,

Greyg

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Thanks Raj

I have done the filling, and it cost $ 332.00
$ 125.00 for the doctors fee
$ 55.00 for X-ray
$ 152.00 for the filling.

I am giving these fees for the new commers a rough idea.
it could be more if it is more complicated.