Extended health care is a supplemental health insurance plan designed to supplement provincial health care plans. It covers expenses beyond the reach of provincial health plans, such as prescription drugs, vision, dental, and travel insurance. Extended health care plans can provide coverage for any eligible medical expense listed under Section 118.2(2) of the Income Tax Act, including hospital and out-of-province coverage, registered nursing care, and medical aids and supplies. The coverage provided by extended health care plans varies depending on the insurer, but generally includes prescription drugs, vision care, and drug coverage. Extended health care is often offered as part of a group insurance benefit, and employers offering an employee benefits plan should strongly consider EHC as an option for their total compensation package. If you decide to enroll in an extended health care plan, you will pay a monthly premium that may be subsidized based on your years of pensionable service.