Canada Health Care Benefits can only be used upon the issuance of the health card by the Provincial Health Ministry. Usually it takes 2-3 months for its issuance except for Manitoba and Alberta which provides it immediately upon landing. So prior to having the health card, the Permanent Resident is susceptible to the unplanned health expenses.
Getting a Temporary Health Insurance will give you the peace of mind until you get that precious health card. Below is a sample summary for ETFS Travel and Healthcare Solution.
Plan Features
- You choose your policy maximum: $15,000; $25,000; $50,000; $100,000; or $150,000
- Rates available for up to 365 days (180 days for applicants age 60 to 85)
- Extensions available
- Family or single coverage
- Simple application without any medical questions
Benefit Summary
- Hospital Accommodation
- Physician Charges
- Diagnostic Services
- Paramedical Services
- Ambulance Services
- Private Duty Nurse
- Prescriptions Drugs
- Medical Appliances
- Treatment of Dental Accident
- Emergency Relief of Dental Pain
- Emergency Air Transportation
- Preparation and Return of Remains
Estimated Cost
- $3-5 per individual/per day
- $15 per family/per day