Private health insurance companies replace coverage provided by the provinces.

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Private health insurance companies do not replace coverage provided by the provinces, but rather provide additional coverage beyond what is covered by the public health care system. In Canada, publicly funded health care is provided by government agencies at no direct cost to the patient. Private health insurance is optional and provides coverage for services such as dental, prescription drugs, and vision care which are not generally covered under the public system. However, private health insurance does not replace the coverage provided by the provinces.

Private Health Insurance Companies Replace Coverage Provided by the Provinces