Telehealth — the delivery of healthcare services via video call, phone, or secure messaging — has grown dramatically in Canada. Today, most provinces offer publicly funded virtual care options.
What Can Telehealth Be Used For?
Virtual appointments are suitable for many non-emergency health concerns: prescription renewals, mental health counselling, follow-up appointments, skin condition assessments, chronic disease management, nutrition and lifestyle counselling, and many specialist consultations.
Is Telehealth Covered by Provincial Health Insurance?
Most provinces cover telehealth consultations with a physician under provincial health insurance when medically necessary. In Ontario, many virtual visits are OHIP-covered. In B.C., MSP covers phone and video visits with your GP.
Finding Telehealth-Enabled Clinics
Clinictell makes it easy to find clinics offering telehealth. Simply check the “Telehealth Available” filter when searching.
