12/31/2017
Topic:
OHIP and Immunization Questions
nepodmitljivi
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Hello,
I got a temporary work visa starting from 30-Jan-2018 for a period of 2 years under Global Talent Stream. I have a contract and a job offer for unlimited time, permanent, full-time employment. We are a family of 5, my wife and I, and our girls age 7, 3, and 1. When we arrive, we will be renting AirBnB for couple of weeks until we rent something permanent and buy furniture.
Q1: I'm confused about that "be in Ontario for 6 months" requirement. I can apply for OHIP as soon as we have a permanent address, we don't have to wait to apply in August? (as in be in Ontario for full 153 days before applying). AirBnB doesn't qualify as an address?
We will buy private visitor insurance for the first 90 days (or more) needed to cover waiting time until we get our OHIP cards.
Q2: What are our options for children immunization (vaccination)? I've read https://settlement.org/ontario/education/elementary-and-secondary-school/enrol-your-child-in-school/what-immunizations-does-my-child-need/ but I still don't know what to do with my youngest child? In our home country our children have received all immunization according to our government schedule, which is a bit different than the one in Canada. My youngest daughter will be turning 1 on 11-Jan and we are not very keen on getting her MMR vaccine here, just 2 weeks before our trip because of possible (thou rare) complications. But if we can't get it in Canada in the first 3-4 months, then we would have to assess all the benefits/risks.
Thank you |