Health and Medical Information for Osoyoos Snowbirds

Out of Province Medical Information

What is and isn’t covered out of province?

In accordance with the Canada Health Act, medically necessary health care services are typically covered when travelling within Canada. In other words, if you become ill or have an accident in another province, your hospital and physician services will likely be covered. However, additional services, such as an ambulance, hospital transfer, or transportation back to your home province, will not be covered. If you have access to private group insurance (e.g., through your employer), check to find out whether you have coverage through your plan. If you want to avoid paying for these services out of pocket, you may want to consider purchasing medical insurance through a private insurance company.

What should I bring when travelling within Canada?

You should have your provincial health card with you at all times when you are travelling—you will need to show it. Your health card is your proof that you are insured under a provincial plan. If you don’t show your card, the doctor’s office may ask you to pay up front for the services. If this happens, you may still get reimbursed by your province of residence. Just remember to keep an original copy of the receipt and proof of payment in case your province asks for them. All provinces and territories have their own requirements; in some cases, you may have to fill out supporting documents as well.

For more information on out-of-province coverage, contact your provincial or territorial ministry of health.

Travel Within Canada:

As travel conditions are constantly changing, please visit the Travel Information & Updates page for the most up-to-date information.

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Doctor’s Offices:

Nk’Mip Resource Centre
1165 Sen Pok Chin Blvd, Oliver, BC | 250.498.6935
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Limited walk in services available to the public twice a week.

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Desert Doctors Clinic
8305 78th Avenue | 250.495.6565
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Please note that this is a family practice, no walk in clinic available.

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Osoyoos Medical Centre
7802 Spartan Drive | 250.495.2661
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Please note that this is a family practice, no walk in clinic available.

Hospitals:

South Okanagan General Hospital

911 McKinney Road, Oliver, BC | 250.498.5000
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Penticton Regional Hospital

550 Carmi Avenue, Penticton, BC | 250.492.4000
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