Private health insurance in Nova Scotia

Private health insurance in Nova Scotia adds the prescription drugs, dental, vision and paramedical care that MSI leaves out. The lowest-priced private plan is GMS Base plan at $10.25/month. The cheapest full plan with drugs, dental and paramedical is Sun Life PHI Basic at $60.37/month. Single adult, age 45, exact mid-2026 samples.

Cheapest private health insurance in Nova Scotia (2026)

Nova Scotia Medical Services Insurance covers doctors and hospitals; private plans add drugs, dental, vision and paramedical care. Lowest-priced private options for a single adult, age 45 (exact mid-2026 samples):

OptionCarrierPlanMonthly
Lowest entry price (any plan)GMSBase plan$10.25/mo
Cheapest full coverage (drugs + dental + paramedical)Sun LifePHI Basic$60.37/mo
Cheapest no-medical-questions plan with drugsThe EDGE BenefitsBasic Health & Drug (up to $500/yr in drugs)$70.93/mo

Cheapest full plan by age in Nova Scotia

AgeCarrierPlanMonthly
30Sun LifePHI Basic$49.96/mo
45Sun LifePHI Basic$60.37/mo
60Sun LifePHI Basic$74.18/mo
70GMSBase plan + Basic Rx + Dental$102.50/mo

Sample floor, not a quote — price varies by age, family, coverage and date. LIVE carriers only. Run the compare tool for a live rate.