Newborn Overseas

[akido]

Hello, I am a canadian citizen, residing in Ontario, have a foreign national pregnant wife living abroad. My question is whether my newborn child will have any health coverage by OHIP? I understand that my wife will have no coverage but the newborn will be a Canadian citizen through me. Additionally, do I qualify for prental leave and covered by EI
Your help will be much appreciated.

thanks

 

[haver]

If the child is born in Canada he or she will have health coverage and you definitely should be able to apply for parental leave., since you are a Canadian citizen.

 

[Leon]

Recent posts have stated that OHIP will give babies instant coverage if they move to Canada at up to 6-7 months of age. If they move later, they will be subject to a 3 month waiting period like other newcomers in Ontario.

You sure can apply for EI parental leave but as your wife and baby are living in another country, I am not sure how they will handle it.

 

[MacnCheese]

Recent posts have stated that OHIP will give babies instant coverage if they move to Canada at up to 6-7 months of age. If they move later, they will be subject to a 3 month waiting period like other newcomers in Ontario.

Does anyone happen to know if this is stated on the OHIP website anywhere in writing? I've had a look, but can't seem to find it anywhere. We just want to be 1000% certain of this in our planning. Thanks.

 

[goldenbrown]

Just shoot them an email or call directly so that they can confirm for sure

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/common/

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