To be eligible for Nova Scotia Medical Service Insurance (MSI) benefits you must be:
The following individuals are not eligible for coverage:
Please refer to the section “Moving to Nova Scotia from Outside Canada” if you are a Non-Canadian.
If you are a full-time student from another Canadian province, you are not eligible for MSI coverage. Your home province will continue to provide coverage as long as you are a student. Contact your home province to ensure your coverage is maintained.
Proof of citizenship or immigration status is required for the application process. To complete an application please contact the MSI Registration Department at:
(902) 496-7008 or toll free within Nova Scotia1-800-563-8880
Mailing address: PO Box 500, Halifax NS B3J 2S1
Location address: 7 Spectacle Lake Drive, Dartmouth NS