My Canada (ESL Literacy)

26 My Canada: ESL Literacy Health Care in Canada All residents of Canada have access to health care. Citizens and permanent residents can apply for public health insurance. Each province and territory has its own public health insurance system. To get public health care you need a health insurance card. Public health insurance covers many costs, including: family doctors hospital stays emergencies Health Card • Santé Did you know? You can get an application for a health card at a doctor’s office, a hospital, a pharmacy or an immigrant-serving organization.