Health Coverage in New Brunswick
New Brunswick Medicare covers entitled physician and hospital services. Patient Connect NB is the provincial registry for residents seeking a family doctor or nurse practitioner.
Public health plan
New Brunswick Medicare (Medicare) — the provincial plan that covers medically necessary physician and hospital services for eligible residents.
Health advice line
811 (Tele-Care) — free, confidential health advice from a registered nurse for non-emergencies. For emergencies, always call 911.
Finding a family doctor
Many residents are matched through the provincial registry. Patient Connect NB
Specialist wait times
Wait times for specialists in New Brunswick vary widely by specialty and region, and they change over time, so we don't publish fixed numbers here. For current, independent data see the Canadian Institute for Health Information . MediGuide can suggest which specialist your symptoms point to so your referral starts on the right track.
Official coverage information
The Medical Services Plan — gnb.caHave symptoms in New Brunswick?
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