December 2, 2018 – New immigrants to Canada are being
advised to be aware of what health coverage they need before they
arrive.
While Canada has an established public health care system,
certain provinces impose a waiting period for new permanent
residents, while work permit and study permit holders are also
treated differently.
Experts say many newcomers do not consider what coverage they
may need until they are already in Canada.
It means that health emergencies that happen in the gap between
landing and establishing coverage are not covered, particularly in
provinces where a waiting period exists.
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