Gemmie said:
And either way , she will not have health care until , for outland.. til she lands plus three months
Not quite true, Gemmie. Each province has its own health care coverage rules for newcomers from another province and immigrants from another country. Check health coverage for each province by following this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/after-health.asp
The first two provinces I checked, Alberta and Saskatchewan, for example, allow immediate coverage for new immigrants after they apply with the proper documents. Of course they say "might" or "may be eligible" to make sure they cover all bases. Then I checked Ontario and it says 3 month waiting period for all. I quote from these three provincial health websites.
If you are moving or returning to Alberta from outside Canada, you might be eligible for coverage on the date of your arrival. You must register within 3 months of arrival. Newcomers to Canada are required to present a copy of their Canada entry document along with their other supporting documents.
Saskatchewan Health covers health services for certain special classes of newcomers from outside Canada who move to Saskatchewan on or before the first day of the third calendar month after arriving in Canada. If you are among the groups identified below, you may be eligible for benefits from the day you move to Saskatchewan.
permanent residents (landed immigrants)
people discharged from the Canadian Forces
non-immigrants who are in Canada in connection with their trade or profession
international students
returning spouses of Canadian Forces members
returning Canadian citizens
returning residents
OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Ontario. The ministry strongly encourages new and returning residents to purchase private health insurance in case you become ill during the OHIP waiting period.
one step closer to being with my hubs again.
Has anyone else ever seen both applications as "In Process" on their ECAS?
