Question

Which one of the following reasons for hospital stays is not likely to be covered by MSI? 

Answer 1

Well according to this website it says that the msi covers "medically necessary hospital, doctor (medical), dental and optometric services (with restrictions).Standard level accommodations and meals in hospital (covered by the Hospital Insurance Program).Medically necessary nursing services.Laboratory and other diagnostic services.Prescription drugs administered in hospital.Radiotherapy and physiotherapy.Hospital services for most minor medical and/or surgical procedures.Medical services provided by Nova Scotia Hearing and Speech Clinics.Surgical removal of impacted teeth.Oral and maxillary facial surgery.Eye examinations for residents under the age of 10 or over the age of 64 (eye glasses not covered).Some coverage for prosthetics (please contact the Nova Scotia government via the Health and Wellness link at the bottom of the page). If approved, a prosthetic limb will be covered once every 4 years.Coverage for one routine eye examination every two years for residents under 10 years old or aged 65 and up.Generally speaking costs incurred while in a hospital are covered" and that it doesn't cover "Ambulance services, with the exception of transportation between medical facilities (e.g. hospitals).Routine dental services (e.g. cleanings, fillings, scalings, etc.) with the exception of people under the age of 14.Prescription medications if you are under the age of 65 (there are prescription drug programs that you may qualify for, see below for more information).Paramedical services such as podiatrists, chiropractors, naturopaths, massage therapists or osteopaths (note that physiotherapy is covered if done in a hospital).There is only limited medical coverage for Nova Scotians travelling out of province.Glasses and contact lenses.Hearing aids. Note that there are exceptions, for example the First Nations and Inuit Health Branch (FNIHB)"