Health Care

Useful Links

• The Guide to Benefits, Programs, and Services, for Ill, Injured, or Deceased CAF Members, Veterans and their Families
  The purpose of The Guide is to provide serving and retired Regular and Reserve Force members as well as their families with an overview of benefits, programs and services to which they may be entitled in the event of a member becoming disabled, ill, injured or deceased while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF).
  
  Read the guide
• Public Service Health Care Plan
  You as a CAF member can access private health insurance by registering for the Public Service Health Care Plan. You and your family could be eligible, so learn more and see if you should apply today. 
  
  Public Service Health Care Plan 
• Find a Health Professional
  (for CAF members only) 
  As a member of the CAF you may require assistance locating medical services in your area that accept Blue Cross Insurance. 
  
  Find a Health Professional
• Canada Life - Public Service Health Care Plan – Letter of Authorization
  The purpose of this form, which must be completed by the PSHCP member, is to authorize a spouse or common-law partner (authorized party) to act on behalf of the member when contacting Canada Life and its sub-contractors. This authorization is only available to plan members that are unable to personally contact Canada Life and/or its sub-contractors due to their geographical location.
  
  To access the form reach out to Canada Life via their live chat function or by phone and ask for a PDF copy to be sent to you via email or regular mail. 
• Family Information Line 
  As the loved one of a Canadian Armed Forces member, you can contact the Family Information Line for any support you may need as a result of the unique nature of military life. The Family Information Line offers confidential, personal and bilingual assistance. Our counsellors can help your family obtain information, and provide reassurance, support and referral to the various services offered to Canadian Armed Forces families. 
  
  Family Information Line 
• Canada Health Act 
  An Act relating to cash contributions by Canada relating to criteria and conditions in respect of insured health services and extended health care services.
  
  Canada Health Act
• Canadian Pediatric Society Position Paper 
  Caring for Children and Youth from Canadian Military Families: Special Considerations
  
  Canadian Pediatric Society Position Paper
• Family Physicians Working with Military Families 
  Family Physician Guide 
  English Video    
  Caring for Military Families in the Patient’s Medical Home 
• Child Immunization Schedules 
  Child Immunization Schedules