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Hi. Most plans have family discount(total premium=premium for the oldest X2). Shop around and check exclusions. If you prefer insurer located in BC, TuGo will be an option, too. For more information, please check this website: http://www.biis.ca/visitors-to-canada-insurance/ Cheers!

Hi. Obtaining OHIP is the best for you and your baby. Basically, private insurance for visitors are mostly for medical emergencies. However, there are some plans that cover non-emergency (such as physical check ups and eye exams) on top of medical emergencies. To name a few, TIC-impatriate and...

Hi echao. Check the eligibility for provincial medical plan. If she's eligible, that's the best. Most private insurance plans for visitors for emergencies, however, some plans have benefit such as regular check-ups and vaccines on top of emergency coverage(e.g. TIC Inpatriate Plan), Those...

Hi. Travel Insurance for Visitors to Canada is to cover unexpected and sudden medical emergencies. Therefore, medical costs for that are covered (e.g. hospital fee, physician's fee, emergency transportation, and prescribed medication). Treatment for chronic diseases are usually excluded...

Hi. Have you found the right plan? Some insurer offer direct billing;Policy holder doesn't have to pay the bill if s/he goes to the hospital named by insurer. It's convenient and saves time of policy holder, but make sure the plan doesn't have any penalty clause on visiting hospital out of the...

Hi longest_wait. I agree to scylla and goldenbrown. It's best to do a check up in their home country. In general, travel insurance for visitors are to cover emergency medical. Some plans have coverage for regular check-ups such as physical exam, vaccines, and eye exams. However, those benefits...

Hi Outsky. I just wanted to tell you that some insurance companies offer travel insurance for visitors up to age of 89 or 90. What they are concerned is her health conditions rather than age. I would suggest that you call insurance broker (info@biis.ca) to get a price quote so you can budget in...

Hi. Please take a look at BIIS(Bridges International Insurance Services) website. You can reach by Google with "BIIS" and "expatriate". The page you'll see is about private health insurance plan for Canadians who live/work outside of Canada. Insurance company is TIC(travel Insurance...

Actually one of friends was asked at the border for a proof of the insurance. He did not have it but he called the insurance broker (biis.ca) and got the insurance coverage by e-mail. Then they let him enter Canada. So you never know.

Hello Jengjeng! Visitors to Canada policies provide good coverage, however the truth is that it is better to get travel insurance from Australia if your country of origin is also Australia. The outbound travel insurance usually provides far better coverage than the inbound coverage due to the...

Super visa health insurance is expensive but we offer the most competitive rates in Canada. Please call Lisa or Masami at Bridges International. 1-888-267-4461. Hope we can help.

Hello ladyvea A key requirement for obtaining a Super Visa is proof of private medical insurance from a Canadian insurance company. The coverage must: Be valid for a minimum of one year Cover health care, hospitalization and repatriation Provide a minimum coverage of $100,000 Be valid for...

Actually you can get Visitors to Canada insurance for 2 years, once you pass the immigration. biis.ca You can contact Geoffrey at Bridges International Insurance Services in Vancouver, He can arrange 2 years policy for you.

Hello Jamieh! It all depends on your age, amount of coverage. My friend works for Medical Insurance Agency and very familiar with the issue. His name is Geoffrey and he works for Bridges International Insurance Services You can reach him by e-mail or Skype: biiscanada Hope this helps. :)

Hello simonvee, My friend works for travel insurance agency and he says it is no problems to arrange it. He sometimes receives similar questions. His name is Geoffrey and works for Bridges International Insurance Services You can contact him by e-mail or Skype: biiscanada Hope this helps. :)...

Hello 2good2btrue, My friend working for Travel Insurance Agency. He says he receives similar questions like yours. According to him it is no problem to arrange it. So please ask him. His name is Geoffrey and works for Bridges International Insurance Services. You can contact him by e-mail or...