Health Insurance after applying inland spousal sponsorship + OWP

[rhcohen2014]

The irony is that the pilot OWP is simply based upon an Inland application being received by CIC. There are no other qualifications, aside form having legal status, so...how can that OWP have any [real] bearing on rules for health coverage?

the Pilot OWP has a code on it, something like "section 27" or something with that number. this is what allows people to sign up for healthcare prior to having an employer (at least in ontario). I am not sure if all provinces follow this rule.

 

[Ponga]

the Pilot OWP has a code on it, something like "section 27" or something with that number. this is what allows people to sign up for healthcare prior to having an employer (at least in ontario). I am not sure if all provinces follow this rule.

Ok...but that still doesn't change the fact that the pilot OWP is pretty much an automatic OWP, based solely on an Inland application, sitting in a pile at CIC.

Why is there so much `value' added to these OWPs for things like health care? To me, having proof that an Inland application has been received by CIC should be enough for this person to get health care, right?

Since the OWP is based ONLY on receipt of the Inland application, why should she have to wait?

 

[Trinh]

Hello all,

I would like someone to advise me on this matter.

After sending an inland application to being sponsored by spouse with an open work permit you can stay in canada.
I called RAMQ and explained my situation and they told me i cannot have insurance with them untill my applications get accepted or i receive Certificat de selection du quebec.

Waiting to get accepted can take up to a year or longer right, meanwhile i am pregnant and the doctor who i have been paying myself (but i have no money left) told me the kidneys of my baby are too small and i immediately need health insurance or a temporary number to get help for my unborn baby.

When i asked ramq they told me i cannot have a temporary number when i dont have a card?

Also, im advised not to leave canada, meanwhile i can not get health insurance? Other than the fact that im pregnant and my baby has kidney problems i am also in need of help as my thyroid does not function properly and i need to be guided by a doctor.

I have literally been in tears as the ramq lady told me there is no help for me?

Are they serious? what can i do??


thank you

Hello, can I ask which phone number did you call? I would like to call them to ask this issue too. I already have CSQ. Thanks in advance.