Health Cards

Forms are available by calling the MSI toll-free within Nova Scotia number at 1-800-563-8880.

Applications are assessed on an individual basis and proof of Citizenship or Immigration documentation is required. Once the application is processed, Health Cards are issued for each family member. Health Cards must be presented to health care providers before receiving insured health services.

All potential organ donors in Nova Scotia are registered with the Organ Donor Registry maintained by MSI. The word “DONOR” will appear on your Health Card with a one-digit code. DONOR 1 indicates your wish to donate all organs while DONOR 2 shows your intention to donate but with exceptions.

Your Nova Scotia Health Card has an expiry date. Three months before this date, you will receive a “Health Card Renewal” form which you must complete, sign and return to MSI. Once the form is received and no additional information is required, coverage will be renewed and a new card sent out with a new expiry date.

If your card is lost, stolen or damaged, or to report changes such as new address, birth, adoption, death, marriage, divorce, or legal separation, contact MSI at 1-902-496-7008 or 1-800-563-8880 (toll-free within Nova Scotia). There is a $10.00 fee to replace a lost or stolen card.