serge19 said:
Dear Seniors
My 5 months old son have hypospadias with minor cordies. I have consulted to 2-3 MD Urologist (Surgeon) for his treatment bcos I wanted to do his treatment in India before our landing to Canada. But all of them told me that it can be treated @ age 18 Months and later. We can't wait for that long as our Visa will be invalid by that time next year.
I'm wonder if he can go under treatment it in Canada after landing. Bit scared as he is a small baby and I've no idea about Canadian medical system. Shall that treatment be free for my son?
Need urgent help of u all..Please do reply, thanks in Advance
Serge19
health care is free in canada but PR get health card only after 3 months
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/after-health.asp
http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/
There may be a three-month waiting period for your OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) coverage.
Generally speaking, if you are a newcomer to Ontario, or a former resident returning here to live after being out of the country for more than seven months, the waiting period begins on the date you establish or re-establish residence in Ontario. You may also be required to be present in Ontario for 153 days of the first 183 days immediately following the date residence is established in Ontario (you cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residence).
If you are not covered by another province/territory, it is important to buy private health insurance to cover you until your Ontario health insurance coverage becomes effective.
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