Costs of Giving Birth in Canada - Permanent Resident (Health Card)

[Leon]

Your whole family should be eligible for health care and in Canada pre-existing conditions are not excluded so you should have no worries. Ontario used to have a problem with people on open work permits but from what I have heard, they have fixed that issue. There may be a 3 month waiting period to get health care depending on what province you are going to.

If your wife manages to work at least 600 hrs. in Canada before giving birth, she will be eligible for EI maternity benefits.

 

[rundung]

EI maternity benefits.

Whats that? ???

 

[Leon]

Whats that? ???

Start reading here: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/sc/ei/benefits/maternityparental.shtml

A person who has worked at least 600 insurable hrs. and has a baby has the right to get 55% of her wages (up to a maximum of $485 per week) for 15 weeks. That's the maternity benefits. Then there are parental benefits which either your wife or you could take or split which is 35 weeks.

 

[spartacus2]

Its costly then.

 

[Juan65]

If you bring her to a public hospital, and present her health card, you shouldn't pay for anything.

 

[rinesh1975]

Dear all

My family is landing in Toronto on 22nd of April . My wife is expecting in the month of Jan 2019. Kindly let me know that after 3 months of landing will Ontario medical cover pregnancy cost. We are coming on Permanent resident visa.

 

[canuck78]

Yes your family will habe coverage after 3 months. You will be responsible for any costs until then. You may want to lool into insurance for any pregnancy complications. Your wife maybe early enough in her pregnancy to be able to get coverage. You will have to pay for regular OB appointments and any tests.

Dear all

My family is landing in Toronto on 22nd of April . My wife is expecting in the month of Jan 2019. Kindly let me know that after 3 months of landing will Ontario medical cover pregnancy cost. We are coming on Permanent resident visa.

 

[rinesh1975]

Kindly let me know how much does OB appoint cost and approx cost for test
Please let me know do I have to pay the cost after I get the insurance and also hospitalization cost for delivery too

 

[canuck78]

Kindly let me know how much does OB appoint cost and approx cost for test
Please let me know do I have to pay the cost after I get the insurance and also hospitalization cost for delivery too

It will vary based on the doctor and location. The good news is that if you avoid the hospital/emergency room and any complications it will lilekly be quite reasonable. Less then $1000 for sure and if I guessed probably more like $500. It all depends what tests need to be done. At that point in her pregnancy you aren't going for weekly visits. Once you receive insurance yes doctors visits, tests, delivery, etc will be covered. Things like prescriptions will not be covered unless you have extended health benefits through work like all other rsidents in Ontario unless you receive welfare. Recently prescription medications for people under 25 years old are now covered by the government.

 

[rupinderk29]

Hey guys. I am pragnant and going to give birth in august. I am permanent resident in canada and i have a valid health card. What cost i need to pay for a doctor or for delievery. I am going to give birth in winnipeg.
Thanks

 

[We rise by lifting others]

Hey guys. I am pragnant and going to give birth in august. I am permanent resident in canada and i have a valid health card. What cost i need to pay for a doctor or for delievery. I am going to give birth in winnipeg.
Thanks

Congratulations Rupinder K29, You do not have to pay for the delivery.

You have to pay to book a private room after delivery or sometimes it is covered partially by employers insurance. There is no fee for the general ward which is divided using curtains.

Essential amenities for baby are provided for a day or two is provided by the hospital.

For more information you can call hospital where you are intended to go.

Congratulations once again.

 

[Jakev]

Congratulations Rupinder K29, You do not have to pay for the delivery.

You have to pay to book a private room after delivery or sometimes it is covered partially by employers insurance. There is no fee for the general ward which is divided using curtains.

Essential amenities for baby are provided for a day or two is provided by the hospital.

For more information you can call hospital where you are intended to go.

Congratulations once again.

We just had a baby girl delivered last week, and paid only $48 for the parking charges !Our employer’s insurance also covered the costs of the private room which was circa $300.

Good luck !

 

[canuck78]

Hey guys. I am pragnant and going to give birth in august. I am permanent resident in canada and i have a valid health card. What cost i need to pay for a doctor or for delievery. I am going to give birth in winnipeg.
Thanks

All you need to do is make sure you and your baby meet the residency obligationS to receive healthcare. That mean 6 months a year In Manitoba or you can be asked to pay back any medical care you’ve receive.


https://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/index.html#Q14