Nova-scotia Healthcare

If you're moving to Nova Scotia, getting healthcare is crucial. You need a Nova Scotia health card to access healthcare services. In Nova Scotia, it's called Medical Services Insurance (Nova Scotia MSI), run by Medavie Blue Cross.

We'll explain about Nova Scotia's healthcare system and how to get your first Nova Scotia health card.

Eligibility for Nova Scotia MSI

• Every legal permanent resident can get a Nova Scotia health card.



• This card lets you use healthcare services provided by Nova Scotia MSI.



• To prove you're eligible, you need to show that you're a legal resident of Canada and plan to live in Nova Scotia for at least 183 days each year.



• If you're away from the province for more than 7 months in a year, you can't get Nova Scotia MSI.