June 22, 2022
By Sun Life Staff
Read time: 2.5 minutes
Do you know how much your government health insurance covers? Chances are, it doesn’t cover all the medical, dental or other health-care costs you might face throughout your life.
Perhaps you know someone who’s had a serious accident or illness and hasn’t been able to earn income or provide for their family. Or, maybe you have family members with various health conditions. In any case, this means they may have had to:
- pay out-of-pocket to cover various health-care costs,
- ask loved ones or family members for money or
- dip into their savings to cover the costs of an illness or injury.
None of these options seem like an ideal solution. But what can you do to help protect your family, your income and your savings from unexpected health-care expenses? Luckily, there are various types of health insurance that can help.
Comparing health insurance plans for you and your family
Here's a quick comparison of the four kinds of health insurance. We’ll look at what they cover, when and how they pay, who should consider them, and how to get a quote.