Nova Scotia MSI for landed immigrant

[lifein50mm]

Hi folks,

my mother will be landing in Toronto and then will be flying to Halifax immediately after (landing formality will be at Toronto airport).
My question is: will her MSI (nova scotia health card) be effective as soon as she lands? or does she have to apply for it first? wondering if i need to buy private insurance to cover her for the first few weeks.

thanks

 

[Helena R]

Check online for the requirements for NS

To get the Ontario Health Card you have to apply, and it starts 3 months from when you get your AIP letter.

 

[Hurlabrick]

Hi folks,

my mother will be landing in Toronto and then will be flying to Halifax immediately after (landing formality will be at Toronto airport).
My question is: will her MSI (nova scotia health card) be effective as soon as she lands? or does she have to apply for it first? wondering if i need to buy private insurance to cover her for the first few weeks.

thanks

Nova Scotia provincial medical coverage does not have a waiting period, so she can apply immediately. But she is not covered until she applies (with all the required documentation) and is in NS. Details here:

https://novascotia.ca/dhw/msi/