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Excited to start a new life in Canada? Pack your bags and make sure you have everything ready, so you can settle in as smooth as possible!

One thing you should know, although Canadian health care system is considered one of the best in the world, there are still some coverage limitations such as a waiting period for provincial insurance plan for newcomers.

That is why, getting a suitable health insurance coverage for New Immigrants to Canada is an important step to take before you can enjoy what Canada has to offer!

How does New Immigrants Insurance work?

Health insurance for New Immigrants to Canada is designed to cover potential losses arising from medical emergencies such as accidental injuries and unexpected sicknesses during the period of coverage.

It is available for New Immigrants and other Visitors to Canada, who are not yet eligible for any provincial medical insurance plans due to a waiting period in certain Canadian provinces including BC, QC, SK and Yukon.

Moreover, if you are a New Immigrant to Canada with a private health insurance plan, your side-trips to other countries (with the exception of your country of origin/citizenship) are also covered, as long as your stay in Canada for the majority of your coverage period.

Why do I need private insurance as a New Immigrant?

Depending on the province of your destination, there may be a certain waiting period ranging from 2 to 3 months, during which you are not eligible to receive medical coverage from the government.

These provinces include British Columbia, Yukon, Quebec, Nunavut and, in some cases, Saskatchewan.

During this time, you are encouraged apply for private medical emergency coverage for New Immigrants to Canada and stay protected from unnecessary financial expenses related to your immediate health care needs.

How to Calculate New Immigrants to Canada Insurance
Cost and Apply?
Immigrating to Canada? Don’t forget to get an insurance policy before you travel! Just follow 4 simple steps below to see the list of available insurance options from the top Canadian insurance companies we work with!
Get a Quote

Use our Online Calculator for New Immigrants Insurance Canada to find quotes from all private Canadian Insurance providers we work with. Once you enter all needed information and click “Calculate Quote”, you will see a list of quotes with different deductible options.

Deductible is the amount of money that you pay out-of-pocket before the insurance company covers the rest, when you make a claim.

Select a Plan

As soon as you’ve calculated a quote and saw the list of options, select a quote that you feel comfortable with from the list provided and click on the “Plan Details” button on the right.

You will be re-directed to a web-page with policy highlights, benefit summary as well as Policy Wording for the insurance plan of your interest.

Review Your Coverage

Please take a moment to review your coverage details. Refer to the official Policy Wording for a New Immigrants Insurance Plan of your choice to determine your eligibility as well as familiarize yourself with other important information for the policy you are about to purchase.

Once it is out of the way, click on the “Buy Insurance” or “Buy Online” button to proceed.

Application/Purchase

You are almost there! Purchasing process takes about 5-10 minutes and only requires basic personal information. You will be asked to provide your name, date of birth, coverage period dates and your contact information in Canada.

Take your time to review the application and enter payment details to finalize it. Once your payment is processed, you will receive an email with your your New Immigrants insurance policy confirmation right away!

What does New Immigrants Insurance cover?

Each New Immigrants health emergency insurance has its unique features. However, here is a summary of health benefits that are provided by all plans we have to offer!

Health insurance for New Immigrants will ONLY cover medical emergency treatment of unexpected sicknesses and accidental injuries excluding routine health care.
Summary of New Immigrants Insurance Benefits:
– Emergency Medical Care
– Hospitalization
– Ambulance Transportation
– Emergency Dental Repair
– Dental Pain Relief
– Prescription Medication
– Laboratory Diagnostics/ X-Ray
– Services of a Medical Specialist i.e. chiropractor, osteopath, etc.
– Follow up Treatment
– Registered Nurse Services
– Rental or Purchase of Medical Appliances

For a detailed coverage description please read the Policy Wording of the insurance plan you select.

 

Provincial Insurance Coverage: Waiting Period

As a New Immigrant to Canada, you are entitled to Government health care benefits in a province of your residence. It allows you to receive healthcare at any clinic or hospital without paying out of your pocket for medically necessary services.

Yet, if you happen to settle in Yukon, British Columbia, Nunavut or Quebec, there will be a waiting period of 2 to 3 months following the date your residence is established before your government health insurance becomes effective.

Saskatchewan: if you are a newcomer from outside Canada and move to Saskatchewan AFTER the first (1st) day of the third (3rd) month following your arrival in Canada, you may also be a subject to a 2-month waiting period for the provincial health insurance. You can, however, waive the waiting period if you arrive or relocate to Saskatchewan prior to that date.

During this time, you may want to purchase medical insurance to protect yourself and your family from unnecessary health care costs resulting from a medical emergency.

BC, SK, YT, QC Waiting Period:

Generally, for New Immigrants to Canada the waiting period for provincial insurance plan starts on the date you establish your residence in NU, QC, SK, BC or Yukon.

In Yukon and Quebec it takes up to (3) three months to receive your government insurance policy following the date of your arrival in one of these provinces from another country or the date you became eligible for provincial insurance.

On the other hand, British Columbia and Saskatchewan has a slightly different approach to calculating a waiting period.

For landed immigrants in BC, duration of an applicable waiting period will consist of 2 full months plus the remainder of the month following the date your residency in BC is established.

As for Nunavut, you may be eligible to receive provincial insurance coverage on the first day of the third month following your arrival in Canada.

Provincial Insurance: Eligibility Requirements

The Ministry of Health in NU, BC, Yukon, QC and SK will determine the date of residency establishment using a number of factors. However, in most cases your waiting period will begin upon your arrival in one of the above provinces.

Please note that you will have to be physically present in a province of your residence for a certain number of days within a calendar year in order to maintain your eligibility for the government insurance coverage.

Learn More About Provincial Insurance coverage across Canada by using the links below:

Visit the officialHealth Care System website for more information on medical insurance coverage in each province and territory.

Frequently Asked Questions
Still not sure what to do? Here is a list of our FAQ’s. To view the answer, just click on the appropriate question box!

 

Q: Who needs New Immigrants to Canada medical insurance?

A: If you are travelling to BC, Nunavut, Yukon or Quebec as a Permanent Resident, the government of Canada official strongly recommend that you purchase a private insurance policy. If you are a moving to Saskatchewan after the first 2 months of your arrival in Canada from overseas, then you would also need to purchase a private insurance plan to cover the waiting period.

When you have a private insurance you can use it to cover possible medical emergency expenses while your provincial insurance is not active for the first 2-3 months of arrival.

Q: Is it necessary to buy private health insurance for New Immigrants?

A: Even though you are not required to purchase a travel insurance policy for New Immigrants to Canada, you may choose to protect your personal finances with it. In fact, if you are heading to British Columbia, Yukon, Nunavut or Quebec you will not be able to enjoy Government health insurance for another 2 or 3 months due to the waiting period. Certain exceptions may apply in Saskatchewan depending on the date of your arrival in the province.

That is why, it is highly recommended to buy a New Immigrants medical insurance plan to cover possible emergencies until you receive your provincial health insurance card.

Q: What are the advantages of getting insurance from a Canadian company?
A: The main advantages of dealing with a Canadian company are quicker claim processing as well as direct billing for hospitalization that are not offered by travel insurance companies overseas.
Q: When should I apply for New Immigrants insurance?

A: It is strongly recommended to buy your travel health insurance for New Immigrants to Canada before you arrive in order to avoid the waiting period, during which you will not be able to use your insurance policy.

The waiting period ranges from 2 to 15 days depending on the insurance policy, if you purchase it after your arrival in Canada.

Q: Does New Immigrants Insurance cover routine healthcare?

A: Unfortunately, all Visitors to Canada Insurance plans including those designed for New Immigrants to Canada will only cover medical emergencies.

However, in case you unexpectedly fall sick or get injured and need to visit a doctor for a check up, then you are covered!

Q: Can I cancel my insurance policy for New Immigrants once I am eligible for the Government health insurance benefits?
A: Yes, you can cancel your private insurance policy for New Immigrants after you get covered under the provincial medical insurance plan.
Please note that you must not have any claims on your file in order to receive a pro-rated refund for the unused portion of your coverage period.
Q: Where can I use my New Immigrants insurance while in Canada?

A: Most of the insurance plans cover you anywhere in Canada without you having to stay in a certain province during the entire coverage period.

Please let us know if you have any question about your options!

Q: When should I buy New Immigrants insurance?
A: Please note that you need to set up your New Immigrants medical insurance policy PRIOR to exiting your country of permanent residence when you travel to Canada. If you have already arrived in Canada, please get in touch with us and our Insurance Advisors will find a suitable insurance plan for you.

If you couldn’t find what you were looking for, please take a look at our General FAQ for more information, or talk to our advisors and we will be happy to assist you!

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