Health & Emergencies
Canada has an excellent universal healthcare system that covers residents and offers superior quality. Tourists should get insurance.
The public system offers superior-quality care to residents.
Private clinics available for services not covered by Medicare.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 150-250 CAD ($110-185 USD) |
| Emergency room | 300-500 CAD ($220-370 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 500-1,000 CAD ($370-740 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 3,000-8,000 CAD ($2,200-5,900 USD) |
| Ambulance | 400-800 CAD ($295-590 USD) |
| Raio-X | 150-300 CAD ($110-220 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 50-150 CAD ($37-110 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Canada. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Canada is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers superior-quality care to residents.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 150-250 CAD ($110-185 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
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