Private health insurance in Ontario

Private health insurance in Ontario adds the prescription drugs, dental, vision and paramedical care that OHIP leaves out. The lowest-priced private plan is GMS Base plan at $10.50/month. The cheapest full plan with drugs, dental and paramedical is Sun Life PHI Basic at $70.93/month. Single adult, age 45, exact mid-2026 samples.

Cheapest private health insurance in Ontario (2026)

Ontario Health Insurance Plan 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$10.50/mo
Cheapest full coverage (drugs + dental + paramedical)Sun LifePHI Basic$70.93/mo
Cheapest no-medical-questions plan with drugsThe EDGE BenefitsBasic Health & Drug (up to $500/yr in drugs)$90.13/mo

Cheapest full plan by age in Ontario

AgeCarrierPlanMonthly
30Sun LifePHI Basic$61.32/mo
45Sun LifePHI Basic$70.93/mo
60Sun LifePHI Basic$80.91/mo
70Canada LifeSelect$118.34/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.