Relocation Nova Scotia

In Nova Scotia basic health coverage (called Medical Service Insurance or MSI) is already paid through your taxes. You should apply for your health card as soon as you arrive. If you are relocating from another Province you will have to wait but if you are immigrating to Nova Scotia from another country you will usually be covered from the first day you arrive.

You must carry this card with you at all times. This health card allows you to receive some free medical and hospital services in Nova Scotia. The Provincial health card only covers certain medical services, additional health insurance is available from private companies for such things as prescription drugs, dental care, eye care, and medical equipment. These services also often provided as part of an employee benefit plan.

Halifax Regional Municipality has one of the largest concentrations of health care facilities and specialists in Canada for more info on MSI www.gov.ns.ca/health/msi or call 902 496 7008

Find a Family Doctor

To find out which doctors are accepting new patients check out the website at: www.gov.ns.ca/health/physcians

For dentists and optometrist check the local yellow pages or get a recommendation from Relocation Nova Scotia.

Walk In Clinics

You won’t have a family doctor when you first arrive, there are walk-in style clinics staffed by qualified licensed physicians, you can call the clinics for same day appointments. For a listing of walk in clinics www.doctorsns.com

Smoke Free

NS smoke free places act requires all indoor work places and public places to be smoke free.

Scent Free

Most work places and many public places have scent free program where employees and visitors do not wear products with fragrance, this is done in consideration of those with allergies and sensitivities to these products.