Author: Muriel Schmidt

The Manitoba Class 5 Full drivers license is the final stage of the Manitoba graduated license program, which allows a person to legally drive a car or light truck in Manitoba. What class is a full license? Class 1 – car licence (full) With a full licence you can drive all of the aforementioned vehicles […]

Where the equipment is not covered by the Home Care Program, ie. walkers, raised toilet seats, bath bars, urinals and bedpans, EIA staff may approve the purchase of such items based on the recommendation of a medical professional. What does the Manitoba Health Card cover? Your Manitoba Health card allows you to see a doctor, […]

Manitoba Health (MHSC) Manitoba Health provides partial coverage for the cost of chiropractic services, specifically, the cost of the chiropractic adjustment only. How many chiropractic visits are covered by Manitoba Health? Please note, Manitoba Health (MHSC) covers a portion of your first 7 visits at any chiropractor for each calendar year. This simply means that […]

These are only valid for 6 months and cannot be renewed. Standard security guard and/or private investigator licences are valid for one year and must be renewed annually prior to expiry. The expiry date of your licence is printed on the front of your licence card. How do I renew my security guard license in […]

Traditional cataract surgery is paid for by MHSC, including a soft lens implant, but specialty lenses like the toric or multifocal are not covered. Is cataract surgery covered by MSP? Will there be any charges to patients for the cataract surgery procedure? Cataract surgery is a benefit of MSP. assessments required for the implantation of […]

10 years. The Canadian Medical Protective Association (CMPA) advises that medical records should be retained for 10 years from date of last entry or in case of minor, age of majority plus 10 years (as per By- law #1 under the Medical Act). How do I get my medical records in Manitoba? Requests for copies […]

You are insured for the following hospital services: Accommodation and meals at the standard level. Necessary nursing services. Laboratory, x-ray and diagnostic procedures. Medications administered in a hospital. Use of the operating room, care room and anaesthetic facilities. Routine surgical supplies. Which service is not covered under Manitoba Health Card? Health Insurance Services Not Covered […]

Province of Manitoba Canada is a province in South Central Canada. The Province is bordered by the provinces of Ontario to the east, Saskatchewan to the west, Nunavut and Northwest Territories to the north, and United States to the south. What was Manitoba originally called? In the spring of 1870, delegates from this council were […]

flat landscape. Manitoba is far from the moderating influences of mountain ranges or large bodies of water. Because of the generally flat landscape, it is exposed to cold Arctic high-pressure air masses from the northwest during January and February. What is the terrain like in Manitoba? The landscape is diverse, ranging from rolling farmland to […]

Manitoba is a prairie province located in the heart of Canada. Founded in 1870, Manitoba means “where the spirit lives” in the languages of the Indigenous people who first lived in the region. Commonly referred to as ‘Friendly Manitoba’, the province’s urban and rural communities are diverse and welcoming. Is Manitoba a state or city? […]