The provincial government says people travelling outside Newfoundland and Labrador—even if to another province—should have health insurance.

Most people know that the cost of health care and medication in countries like the United States can be significant, but Minister Dr. John Haggie says health care coverage varies from province to province. What is covered by MCP in this province may not be covered in Ontario.

Ambulance services are not covered by MCP, and each province has a different schedule of medications.

He says they have had people with an NLPDP drug card who ran out of medication while in another province, only to find out that their drug card is not valid outside this province.

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Health officials are urging people from this province who may be travelling this summer to ensure they have adequate insurance to protect themselves against unexpected medical costs.

Residents of Newfoundland and Labrador are responsible for any costs not covered by MCP, such as road or air ambulance services. In addition to MCP, residents with employer health care plans should check to determine the coverage provided prior to travelling.

Those who do not have additional insurance coverage should consider purchasing travel insurance from private insurance companies.

Read more on out-of-province coverage at this link.