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muz Posts: 13
Posted On: 4/29/2015
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I first landed in Canada on Jul 2012 as an immigrant and stayed in Canada (Calgary) only for 12 days.
Now I am returning to Canada (Toronto) for permanent settlement. And it seems there is 3 months waiting period to get OHIP Health card !
Do I need to buy private health insurance plan for the waiting period? I am coming along with my daughter (2 years old), who was born outside Canada and is on TRV (visitor). And I will apply for her PR once we reach Canada. If we have to buy private health insurance, is she eligible for private health insurance?
What insurance companies I can approach to avail our health insurance plans to cover up the OHIP waiting period.
Thanks - Muz
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4075
Posted On: 4/30/2015
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Hello Muz,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You can find some detailed information regarding what your options are in our Settlement.Org How can I pay for health care in my first 3 months in Ontario, or if I don't have OHIP? article.
You can also find some information specifically related to health insurance in our Settlement.Org Do I need private health insurance? article.
This article can help you get started and give you some ideas regarding which insurance companies to approach.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
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muz Posts: 13
Posted On: 6/15/2015
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Hello,
As I have mentioned earlier that we are returning back to Toronto Canada by Jul 05, 2015. My youngest daughter (2 years old) who will be traveling with us to Toronto on her TRV. I will apply for her PR once I reach there. My question is when can I apply for her Ontario Health Insurance Coverage ? Is there any way once I submit her PR application in Canada, and based on the PR application reference I can apply for OHIC?
Thanks - Muz
Hello Muz,
Thank you for sharing your situation and question with us.
You can find some detailed information regarding what your options are in our Settlement.Org How can I pay for health care in my first 3 months in Ontario, or if I don't have OHIP? article.
You can also find some information specifically related to health insurance in our Settlement.Org Do I need private health insurance? article.
This article can help you get started and give you some ideas regarding which insurance companies to approach.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Anna
Settlement.Org Content and Information/Referral Specialist, CIRS
Settlement.Org
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soccerguy Posts: 2
Posted On: 6/19/2015
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You should buy private insurance for both of you, it is possible to include her into your private insurance policy. You can buy coverage for 3 months waiting period. As for your daughter, you may need to buy coverage until she gets the provincial coverage.
I first landed in Canada on Jul 2012 as an immigrant and stayed in Canada (Calgary) only for 12 days.
Now I am returning to Canada (Toronto) for permanent settlement. And it seems there is 3 months waiting period to get OHIP Health card !
Do I need to buy private health insurance plan for the waiting period? I am coming along with my daughter (2 years old), who was born outside Canada and is on TRV (visitor). And I will apply for her PR once we reach Canada. If we have to buy private health insurance, is she eligible for private health insurance?
What insurance companies I can approach to avail our health insurance plans to cover up the OHIP waiting period.
Thanks - Muz
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