Insurance options for a new PR who will still work in the U.S. regularly

[Hnamson1]

Hi I am wondering if anyone else became a permanent resident and required an international health plan due to not meeting OHIP residency requirements and not wanting to have to get travel insurance every week. I will still work in the U.S. 10-12 days out of the month and feel overwhelmed with all of the garbage about health insurance on line. I do not think I will ever meet the requirement for OHIP which really concerns me.

 

[Leon]

Talk to OHIP and ask them if they can make an exception for your special situation. You would meet the requirements of staying in Ontario 5 months a year but not the initial one of staying 5 months in the first 6.

 

[Hnamson1]

Talk to OHIP and ask them if they can make an exception for your special situation. You would meet the requirements of staying in Ontario 5 months a year but not the initial one of staying 5 months in the first 6.

Thank you, I plan on giving them a call in the morning to see what my options will be. I still need a plan while I travel because I know Ohip will not cover me. I have heard they offer yearly plans for individules who work in the states but live in Canada.

 

[haver]

You can get yourself a "multi-trip" annual plan, which costs less than $90 for a year and lets you travel as many times as you need within a year. It usually has a limit on the days but you have the option to select the number of days you plan to travel for. Send me a private message if you would like more information.