Health insurance for the first 3 months after landing in Ontario

[sramamur]

Hello Everyone;

My in-laws will be landing in Toronto in early May. They will not have OHIP coverage for the first 3 months after landing. Wondering whether it is mandatory that we buy a health insurance for the first three months until OHIP kicks in.

Realize that it is a good idea to buy a health insurance in case something goes wrong with their health. However, I am wondering whether there are any specific Canadian Government regulations/stipulations for this, similar to the requirements for the grandparents visitor visa ($100k minimum health coverage).

Thank You,

Sridhar.

 

[scylla]

It's not mandatory. It's just for your protection (avoid any risk of ending up with $100Ks in medical bills due to an unforeseen event).

 

[sramamur]

Thank you, much appreciated! We will get the insurance, however if it is not mandatory, it gives us more options and flexibility.

Sridhar.