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Moving to Canada - Wife Pregnant
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Vinayanand2779 Posts: 1
Posted On: 5/7/2015
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Hello - We (me and wife) are moving to Toronto in July this year. We figured out that my wife is 1 month pregnant. Now, I do understand that for the first 3 months after landing in Toronto, I will not have insurance. However, I wanted to check:
1. After 3 months, when we apply for OHIP, will it cover my wife's pregnancy expenses?
2. For the first three months, is there any option for private insurance which can help in meeting the initial expenses?
Thanks in advance for the help.
Regards...
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MelM Posts: 226
Posted On: 5/7/2015
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1. Yes - after the three months waiting period your wife will qualify for OHIP and pregnancy expenses will be covered.
2. You will have to pay for all of the costs related to the pregnancy on your own for the first three months. There are private insurance policies available - but they have to be purchased before the person being insured is pregnant. So unfortunately it's too late for you and your wife to benefit.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 5/12/2015
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Hello,
Thank you for sharing your situation and questions with us.
You can find some helpful information in regarding what your other options may be in our Settlement.Org I am pregnant and don't have OHIP. What health care can I get? and How much does it cost to get care from a midwife? articles.
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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