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Medical Second Opinion service now with Novus Health

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 As of **April 1, 2026**, the medical second opinion service offered free of charge with critical illness insurance is now provided by [Novus Health](https://iamso.mynovushealth.com/fr/page/se-connecter), a Canadian provider specializing in medical navigation and support.

This change, which replaces the previous Mediguide offering, provides a more comprehensive level of support for your clients who hold an inforce Transition product, critical illness rider, Cancer Guard insurance or Child Life & Health Duo.

 

| **What's new** - The service is now available to **clients and their immediate family** - **Mental health diagnoses** are included\* - The **Health Navigation** service is being added to help guide insureds to appropriate resources whether or not they have a confirmed diagnosis. [![See the brochure](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4733265/803f6aa7-67fc-492c-a6d2-090336d8b28f.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4733265/803f6aa7-67fc-492c-a6d2-090336d8b28f) [![Read the FAQ](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/4733265/6a953d97-eba1-4cc1-91b1-3bda2daaf82d.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/4733265/6a953d97-eba1-4cc1-91b1-3bda2daaf82d) |
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**Important to know**

📩 Clients who have eligible coverage will receive an [email](https://dmh.ia.ca/enhancement-to-the-second-medical-opinion-service-ia)shortly informing them of this change. 

👉 No action is required by you or your clients. 

 

Support when it really matters 

When a critical illness is diagnosed, the support you provide can truly change the experience for your clients and their families. 

\*Subject to Novus Health’s approval of the condition. 

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