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Choosing coverage

Your health coverage means more to you than the monthly premium you pay. There are many differences among plans, but choosing health coverage is not as difficult as you might think. You want a plan that provides the coverage that you're looking for — at a reasonable cost. Here are some key things to consider no matter what kind of coverage you're looking for. The important thing is that you consider all of your options and make an informed decision about your coverage.

Aging Off Your Parents' Health Plan in BC? A Grad's Guide to Getting Your Own Coverage

In British Columbia, most employer-paid benefit plans cover dependent children until age 21, or up to age 25 if you're a full-time student. 

When Should You Buy Travel Insurance? (Buy It the Day You Book)

The best time to buy travel insurance is right after you book your trip and pay your first deposit – not a few weeks or days before you leave.

Do Visitors to Canada Need Travel Medical Insurance?

Hosting a World Cup visitor in BC? Make sure they're covered

No employer benefits? No problem

Stay protected with flexible health and dental coverage built for life between jobs – or gigs.

Coverage options for adult dependents aging out of your health plan

As your child navigates exams and graduation celebrations, make sure their health insurance doesn’t get left behind — learn how to keep them protected without missing a beat, or find a plan in minutes with Pacific Blue Cross.

Traveling within Canada? Get the coverage you need

Understand the limits of your coverage when you’re out of province, so you can explore Canada’s beauty worry-free.

Is your employer group travel insurance enough?

From trip length to coverage limits, understand how employer group and individual travel insurance differ to protect your next journey.

Leave prepared on trips over 30 days

Prevent up to $7,660 in avoidable travel expenses with our ten pre-departure musts every traveller should know.

Top tips for choosing the best travel insurance for family trips

Learn how Pacific Blue Cross travel insurance has your family’s best interest in mind when travelling outside of British Columbia or Canada.

Pride across the globe: three destinations you can’t miss

Take a once in a lifetime trip to celebrate Pride in a new culture, while ensuring your safety.

Travel insurance for pre-existing conditions

Receive coverage for your pre-existing health conditions with our Optional Pre-Existing Condition Benefit.

Know before you go—travel tips for you and your family

Travelling to the U.S. or other international destinations? Here are some important—and practical—things to know when preparing for your trip.