Medical inadmissibility rules changes

[canuck78]

Well that all depends I guess if you’re on a waiting list to see a specialist or not in this country
.... and if you aren’t currently, one day you will be ... so no complaints allowed on how long you will have to wait
And it will be a wait .......
Not everyone agrees with the Government

seems like some good news coming soon
https://www.thestar.com/amp/news/canada/2021/03/26/canada-to-change-law-that-bars-immigrants-with-disabilities-and-illnesses.html?rf&__twitter_impression=true

This is a perfect example of federal government making decisions that impact a health system the they don’t actually run while trying to transfer as little money possible to the provinces as prices skyrocket. Would add this just makes the previous changes permanent.

 

[JSTOOR]

I had kidney Transplant in 2007 in India & since on Immunosuppressive Medication, RFT normal, & i have applied under Home child Care Pilot Program, would like to know is that kidney Transplant a medical inadmissibility ?? Any one can sugesst.....

 

[canuck78]

I had kidney Transplant in 2007 in India & since on Immunosuppressive Medication, RFT normal, & i have applied under Home child Care Pilot Program, would like to know is that kidney Transplant a medical inadmissibility ?? Any one can sugesst.....

Yes your health condition could be an issue. Would also point out that Canada doesn't have a national pharmacare program and caregiver jobs rarely offer extended health benefits so you could have to pay out of pocket for your medication or a large portion of your medication. Given that your transplants almost 15 years old there is a decent chance that you may need dialysis or another transplant in 5-10 years. Each case is very unpredictable and you also have to consider that if you get a WP you may get denied for PR. Nobody can guarantee what will happen since each case is different. Renal failure and dialysis is one of the top reasons for medical inadmissibility because of how expensive the treatment is.

 

[Billzm]

Hi everyone, my husband is planning to study in Vancouver but he has CML (diagnosed in 2010) and taking generic gleevec for 8-9 years now. Will this be a cause for medical inadmissibility?

Hi @lenph
@canuck78
A friend of mine also has CML and taking generic gleevac, how did your application go with CML and was medical passed? Just wana know the possibility of my friend to come in Canada for Masters degree.

 

[canuck78]

Hi @lenph
@canuck78
A friend of mine also has CML and taking generic gleevac, how did your application go with CML and was medical passed? Just wana know the possibility of my friend to come in Canada for Masters degree.

The rules for PR are not the same as international students just so your friend is aware. Depending on the province international students either have to pay for an international student health insurance or they are covered under the provincial healthcare plan. Especially in smaller provinces where healthcare services are even more stretched the provinces seem to be picky when it comes to students who will need specialist care and/or will have more expensive care.

 

[saachikaur]

Hello all friends,

I want to share my story, and hope anyone can give me some advice. Thanks a lot.

I applied for Provincial nominees, but not EE in Alberta. I have done my medical exam on March 29, and I was found HIV positive in this ME. X-ray and urinalysis shows good, and I do not have TB, hepatitis B, hepatitis C and syphilis.

The panel physician helped me contact the specialist doctor, and I met the specialist on April 11 and 24, then I started my medications. The specialist sent all documents back to the panel physician, and the panel physician submitted my ME result on May 3. I will go back to see the specialist after 1-month medications that is on June 6.

I also noticed that the new medical policy (a rope of hope) was announced on April 16, the specialist doctor told me that if the new policy is implemented, the medications, treatments, blood works etc. can be under $19965 per year in Alberta. The specialist can also help me write a letter to IRCC if necessary. Therefore, my questions are:

1. Can all medications, treatments etc. be under $19965? If all costs are under $19965 or under $99825 for 5 years, then I can pass the medical exam without getting a fairness letter? Maybe this question is silly, but I am newly diagnosed and have no idea about those costs.
2. Some friends said that all files will be treated under new rules, so will my case also be reviewed under new rules even the policy has not implemented yet?
3. Will IRCC review my case based on my current medical results (results from panel physician and the specialist), or they will ask the specialist to provide more medical information, for example, the results on June 6?
4. I have no idea what documents or papers I need to prepare for further process? Because my immigration agent said just wait for the decision from IRCC, they will help me reply if get a fairness letter.

Even thought I am positively in medications, I am still worried about the immigration.
Hope someone can help me, and wish you all the best.

We get to know about our condition (if there's any) on the day we do the exam?

 

[Rick Smith]

Hi all, maybe I'm writing in the wrong topic, but can you please tell me how much is the monthly fee to be served in hospitals? I'm not a bit strong in this subject, so who is not difficult, please tell me please

 

[lushahz]

Hi @canuck78,

What if the FSTP applicant's spouse is diagnosed with Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) after submitting Medicals (The medicals are submitted twice, even the fresh ones are Passed-Expired)? It's very likely that IRCC will ask again for Medicals. Even though the reports that are required are normal but patient is on medication (Imatinib). Is she admissible or not?
I'd appreciate your thoughts on it. Thank you!

 

[canuck78]

Hi @canuck78,

What if the FSTP applicant's spouse is diagnosed with Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) after submitting Medicals (The medicals are submitted twice, even the fresh ones are Passed-Expired)? It's very likely that IRCC will ask again for Medicals. Even though the reports that are required are normal but patient is on medication (Imatinib). Is she admissible or not?
I'd appreciate your thoughts on it. Thank you!

You are required to inform IRCC of any change in health. If it is discovered that you didn’t that could put your status at risk longterm. If someone arrives in Canada and seeks ongoing cancer treatment it will be very evident that they knew they were sick and should have informed IRCC. Impossible to say whether your family will pass medical screening or will depend on the cost of care and prognosis. Are you aware that many provincial healthcare programs do not include medication? You can come with a 90 day supply of medication as a PR but as a PR you can’t ship medication from abroad to Canada. There also could be an up to 3 month wait time to receive care plus additional time waiting for a referral to a specialist so there could be a substantial interruption in care.

 

[binga777]

If these ask for another report then you proceed taking those test. I would say do not inform them in advance.

Hi @canuck78,

What if the FSTP applicant's spouse is diagnosed with Chronic myelogenous leukemia (CML) after submitting Medicals (The medicals are submitted twice, even the fresh ones are Passed-Expired)? It's very likely that IRCC will ask again for Medicals. Even though the reports that are required are normal but patient is on medication (Imatinib). Is she admissible or not?
I'd appreciate your thoughts on it. Thank you!

 

[canuck78]

If these ask for another report then you proceed taking those test. I would say do not inform them in advance.

You are required to inform IRCC as part of the application process that you agreed to and it isn’t optional. It is misrepresentation. You should not be recommending that people not follow the rules required to apply for PR.

 

[binga777]

Thats why medical tests are there ..isn't it? If the medical test doesn't flag anything . There is no Misinterpretation.

Where in the Express Entry/PR profile they ask do you have any medical issues which cannot be detected via Medical test??

You are required to inform IRCC as part of the application process that you agreed to and it isn’t optional. It is misrepresentation. You should not be recommending that people not follow the rules required to apply for PR.

 

[canuck78]

Thats why medical tests are there ..isn't it? If the medical test doesn't flag anything . There is no Misinterpretation.

Where in the Express Entry/PR profile they ask do you have any medical issues which cannot be detected via Medical test??

It asks you to list any medical issues that you have and any medications that you take. If you don’t answer correctly that is misrepresentation. To most medical issues you would need to MRI your whole body, do extensive blood tests, probably a bone marrow extraction, etc. that wouldn’t make sense because it would be outrageously expensive and potentially cause harm so you are asked questions about any current medical conditions you have, what medications you take, etc.

 

[YVR123]

If these ask for another report then you proceed taking those test. I would say do not inform them in advance.

This is misrespresentation. You need to let them know of any medical issue/history.