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Hiv Positive applying for student visa

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Southernboy

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Nov 11, 2021
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Also check with your school student insurance. Mine covers up to 2500 cad per year for HIV medicine. Though honestly it's not that much considering the cost of HIV meds in CA. so better go to province with coverage.

You are also allowed to bring 3 months of meds on your flight and have someone send you the meda every 3 months if you end up in a province with no coverage.
 
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Kk28

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Apr 23, 2022
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Southernboy said:
You have to be mindful of the Province you will be going to as a student. Not all provinces' health insurance are the same, hence not all provinces' health insurance will cover for HIV medication.

British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Prince Edward Island offer universal coverage of antiretrovirals for all of their residents living with HIV. These are the province and territories you want to choose. New Brunswick has waived co-pay collection so if you study there you can also get your meds for free.

If you will choose Toronto (Ontario) you will have to pay for your medicines. Unless you qualify for Trillium Benefit (which covers only a couple of 2 in 2 HIV drugs Dovato and Juluca)., Though if your regimen in Philippines is 3 in 1 like Lamivudine, Tenifovir, Efavirenz, your doctor may not allow you to take Dovato or Juluca. So you will have to co-pay your meds if you are in Ontario
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What province you will be going bro? Do have any idea how much meds would cost(3-1ELT)? Also, is it possible to get your meds from Phil? I've spoken to my doc here, they said they can arrange shipment of my meds from here.
 
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Southernboy

Newbie
Nov 11, 2021
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Kk28 said:
What province you will be going bro? Do have any idea how much meds would cost(3-1ELT)? Also, is it possible to get your meds from Phil? I've spoken to my doc here, they said they can arrange shipment of my meds from here.
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I will be in Alberta.
3 in 1 LTE is not available in Canada. So you will have to take 2 tablets if you'd like to continue with that drug combination. Price is 14 cad per tab so that will be 28 cad for 2 tabs to have LTE combination.

And yup you can ship 90 days worth of meds from PH every 3 months.
 
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Kk28

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Apr 23, 2022
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Southernboy said:
I will be in Alberta.
3 in 1 LTE is not available in Canada. So you will have to take 2 tablets if you'd like to continue with that drug combination. Price is 14 cad per tab so that will be 28 cad for 2 tabs to have LTE combination.

And yup you can ship 90 days worth of meds from PH every 3 months.
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Thank You for your prompt responce bro. I might be having some questions to you soon bro If you don't mind Thank You again
 
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jamasia080296

Member
Mar 10, 2022
16
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Southernboy said:
You have to be mindful of the Province you will be going to as a student. Not all provinces' health insurance are the same, hence not all provinces' health insurance will cover for HIV medication.

British Columbia, Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and Prince Edward Island offer universal coverage of antiretrovirals for all of their residents living with HIV. These are the province and territories you want to choose. New Brunswick has waived co-pay collection so if you study there you can also get your meds for free.

If you will choose Toronto (Ontario) you will have to pay for your medicines. Unless you qualify for Trillium Benefit (which covers only a couple of 2 in 2 HIV drugs Dovato and Juluca)., Though if your regimen in Philippines is 3 in 1 like Lamivudine, Tenifovir, Efavirenz, your doctor may not allow you to take Dovato or Juluca. So you will have to co-pay your meds if you are in Ontario
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Yes i will have my arv here in the philippines. I will just send arv from philippines to ontario every 3months
 
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Kk28

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Apr 23, 2022
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jamasia080296 said:
Yes i will have my arv here in the philippines. I will just send arv from philippines to ontario every 3months
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Hi bro, how much would it cost for the shipment? And how long would it take? Can the treatment hub arrange that or someone should arrange that for you?
 
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jamasia080296

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Mar 10, 2022
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Southernboy said:
The CA panel did not ask me any other requirements apart from what I mentioned on my previous post, if I missed anything here are the requirements on top of the usual medical test for CA:

-Sputum Culture
-Hepa A and C Test
-Repeat HIV and Syphilis test
-Confirmatory Document from DOH
-Signed IMM form for HIV counselling with CA Panel

That's all I can remember. Initially I was informed I might repeat xray, but they did not ask for it anymore in the end.

Yes I had my Medical at St lukes
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for how long did you process yours visa? I submitted all my requirements and i signed a from form physician i think to send in irrc
 
daydreamer09

daydreamer09

Newbie
Nov 3, 2021
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Hello , I'm also a Filipino dreaming to come and study in Canada. I have a preference to live in British Columbia . I was diagnosed last year HIV positive ; tested twice negative for syphilis , once tested for TB which came out to negative ; have tested negative for Hepa A B and C ,I'm also
Hepa A and B Vaccinated. I also have normal Xray's and impressive laboratories result. Also on continues ARV treatment. My treatment hub is in PGH. may I know how much would all cost in philippine peso for the medical? I'm planning to get my laboratories here on PGH since I do have records na dito. Please give me some insights if I have a chance to get approved for a student visa or what should I do more next.

I appreciated for your replies. Thank you.
 
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Kk28

Full Member
Apr 23, 2022
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Southernboy said:
Also check with your school student insurance. Mine covers up to 2500 cad per year for HIV medicine. Though honestly it's not that much considering the cost of HIV meds in CA. so better go to province with coverage.

You are also allowed to bring 3 months of meds on your flight and have someone send you the meda every 3 months if you end up in a province with no coverage.
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Hello,

Do you think it will be hard for us to apply for PR after studying?
 
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jamasia080296

Member
Mar 10, 2022
16
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lloyd_tenzo said:
Hi Gipps,

May I ask how was the life transition then during your first few months in Canada considering your health status. What were the things that you did that you think we should also do when we get there especially with our status? Did you had a hard time looking for a job and will they require medical once you land one?

Also, do you happen to know any hiv organization that we can connect to in Ontario especially on medication matters?

Btw, I got my student visa approval and will be attending school in Toronto. Hope to hear from you real soon. Thanks!
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Are you from philippines?
 
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jamasia080296

Member
Mar 10, 2022
16
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Kk28 said:
I have all the same questions. Also, would it be hard for us to apply for a PR after studying? Apparently, my plan is to apply for a PR after studying.
I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks
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Yes it is possible to get pr. If you wont be exceeded to their demand. Try to check the webisite of canada
 
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jamasia080296

Member
Mar 10, 2022
16
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Kk28 said:
I have all the same questions. Also, would it be hard for us to apply for a PR after studying? Apparently, my plan is to apply for a PR after studying.
I look forward to hearing from you guys. Thanks
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If you wont be exceeded to 19k cad per year. You will have your pr
 
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