Health Care Standards and Services

CF members have access to the same standard of health care and publicly funded benefits and services that Canadians receive under provincial health care plans. The Canadian Forces Spectrum of Care document describes these benefits and services, and sets one standard of health care for all CF members. The families of CF members access health care through Provincial systems.

The CFHS provides health service to CF members in two distinct environments: in-garrison and on deployment. In Canada, in-garrison care is provided at every military base. Health services are provided overseas when and where CF personnel are deployed to promote Canada's interests and contribute to peace and international security. These services are closely linked - by ensuring that personnel are healthy, the CFHS can increase deployment readiness and reduce the risk of medical or dental emergencies on deployment.