Health Canada is the federal health department. Canadian expats often need to contact Health Canada for health regulations, drug approvals, and public health information while living abroad.
Dial 1-866-225-0709 (within Canada)
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Call early in the morning when lines open for shortest wait times
Have your account number or reference number ready before calling
Avoid calling on Mondays and the day after holidays — these are the busiest
Check canada.ca/en/health-canada first — many questions can be resolved online without calling
Tuesday–Thursday, early morning Canada time
Health Canada website: canada.ca/en/health-canada
Health Canada mobile app or online portal for account management
Email or online contact form via canada.ca/en/health-canada
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Have your identification number (Social Security Number, National Insurance Number, etc.), date of birth, and any relevant reference or case numbers. The representative will verify your identity before discussing your case.
The best time to call is Tuesday through Thursday during early morning hours Canada time. Avoid Mondays and the day after holidays, as these have the longest wait times. If calling from Asia or Europe, early morning US time may be evening your local time.
Yes. canada.ca/en/health-canada offers online services and information. Many government services are available online through their official website.
United Kingdom
The NHS provides healthcare services across the UK. British expats and travelers often need to contact the NHS for medical advice, prescription queries, GP registration, and accessing health records while abroad.
United States
The Veterans Health Administration provides healthcare to US veterans. Veterans living abroad often need to contact the VA for healthcare enrollment, benefits queries, appointment scheduling, prescription refills, and medical records access from overseas.
Australia
Medicare Australia provides universal health insurance to Australian residents. Australian expats often need to contact Medicare for enrollment, Medicare card replacement, benefit claims, and reciprocal healthcare agreement queries while living overseas.
United Kingdom
NHS 111 provides non-emergency medical help in the UK. British expats visiting the UK or needing UK health advice often need to contact NHS 111 for medical guidance, urgent care referrals, and health information.