Editing Medicare (Canada) (section)

===Dental care, eye care, and other services===
[[Dentistry|Dental care]] is not required to be covered by the government insurance plans. In Quebec, children under the age of 10 receive almost full coverage, and many oral surgeries are covered for everyone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/citoyens/assurancemaladie/serv_couv_queb/serv_dent_sc.shtml#tous |title=RAMQ – Health Insurance – Dental Services – Services Covered |publisher=Ramq.gouv.qc.ca |date=April 14, 2011 |access-date=June 6, 2011}}</ref> Canadians rely on their employers or individual private insurance, pay cash themselves for dental treatments, or receive no care. In some jurisdictions, public health units have been involved in providing targeted programs to address the need of the young, the elderly or those who are on welfare. The Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry tracks programs, and has been advocating for extending coverage to those currently unable to receive dental care.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.caphd-acsdp.org/Welcome.htm |title=Canadian Association of Public Health Dentistry home page |publisher=Caphd-acsdp.org |access-date=June 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100126045927/http://www.caphd-acsdp.org/Welcome.htm |archive-date=January 26, 2010 }}</ref>

The range of services for vision care coverage also varies widely among the provinces. Generally, "medically required" vision care is covered if provided by physicians (cataract surgery, diabetic vision care, some laser eye surgeries required as a result of disease, but not if the purpose is to replace the need for eyeglasses). Similarly, the standard vision test may or may not be covered. Some provinces allow a limited number of tests (e.g., no more than once within a two-year period). Others, including Ontario, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia, do not, although different provisions may apply to particular sub-groups (e.g., diabetics, children).

Naturopathic services are covered in some cases, but homeopathic services are generally not covered. Chiropractic is partially covered in some provinces. Cosmetic procedures are not typically covered. Psychiatric services (provided by physicians) are covered, fee-for-service psychology services outside of hospitals or community based mental health clinics are usually not. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, and chiropractic services are often not covered unless within hospitals. Some provinces, including Ontario include some rehabilitation services for those in the home care program, those recently discharged from hospitals (e.g., after a hip replacement), or those in particular age categories. Again, considerable variation exists, and provinces can (and do) alter their coverage decisions.