Insurance after landing

[Mrw123]

If I land in vancouver, do I have to remain in canada for 3 months to receive my health insurance or can I go back to country of origin and return later?

 

[doge]

If I land in vancouver, do I have to remain in canada for 3 months to receive my health insurance or can I go back to country of origin and return later?

You can leave after getting the insurance, the insurance coverage will begin 3 months after your application but you need to physically remain in the province for at least 6 months in a calendar year. Otherwise, you will lose your insurance.

 

[uppperkut]

Health care in Canada varies in every province. You can find BC health care wait period here:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/...d-enrolment/how-to-enrol/coverage-wait-period