Pregnant and just became a permanent Resident after 3 yrs.

[rhcohen2014]

I hope it does, but it definitely does not in Ontario.

I don't know why they would essentially waive the residency requirement for newly landed immigrants, but great for the OP if they do!

not all provinces have the same rule. for example, i believe BC is one such province where healthcare starts the day you become a resident. just because this is the rule in Ontario, it doesn't mean it's the rule in ALL provinces.

 

[rhcohen2014]

We clearly established that Manitoba, where the OP is located, does have the residency requirement.

well actually, according to the link you posted it says you have to "live in Manitoba for at least six months in a calendar year". so the wait is longer than you "have established".

also, the 3 month rule applies if you are transferring your coverage from another province:

"…you move to Manitoba from another province or territory

If you are eligible, coverage begins on the first day of the third month after you arrive in Manitoba. So, if you arrive on April 29, your coverage begins on July 1. Until then, you are covered by the health plan of the province or territory you came from. You are required to arrange this external coverage with your previous health plan."

 

[bigredmoose]

The 6 month "waiting period" you refer to is a residency requirement in a calendar year, not a waiting period. If you make your home in Manitoba for at least 6 months of a calendar year, you're OK. It's designed to stop otherwise covered people from living full time somewhere else and coming to Manitoba just for medical treatment. As always, there are exceptions.

I thought I had "clearly established" that BC and Manitoba have 3 month waiting periods. They obviously do, that's why I thought it was clear. The question is, do the wait times apply to Permanent Residents? They "may" not.

We can play "who makes better use of sarcastic quotation marks" all day long but at the end of the day, the OP should contact the government to see if she's covered, which is what I've suggested.

 

[rhcohen2014]

The 6 month "waiting period" you refer to is a residency requirement in a calendar year, not a waiting period. If you make your home in Manitoba for at least 6 months of a calendar year, you're OK. It's designed to stop otherwise covered people from living full time somewhere else and coming to Manitoba just for medical treatment. As always, there are exceptions.

I thought I had "clearly established" that BC and Manitoba have 3 month waiting periods. They obviously do, that's why I thought it was clear. The question is, do the wait times apply to Permanent Residents? They "may" not.

where exactly are you reading that there is a 3 month wait period for manitoba? i am not seeing in on the link you provided. all i'm seeing is that you must be a citizen or pr and live in maitoba for 6 months. the only time 3 months is mentioned is for when someone moves from another province, otherwise i don't see any mention of a 3 month wait period.

while YOU may think it's been established that manitoba has a 3 month wait period, obviously the OP thinks differently as per her response:

I dont think thats true. I just looked it up and this is what i found. I am an american citizen.

If you move to Manitoba from another country, you may receive health care benefits (except personal care home benefits) from the first day of your arrival provided you have the appropriate documentation, i.e., permanent resident status, proof of Canadian Citizenship if Returning Canadian, et cetera.

so, no, what the wait period ACTUALLY has NOT be completely established, since you nor i (the only 2 people who have responded) are NOT living in manitoba.

We can play "who makes better use of sarcastic quotation marks" all day long but at the end of the day, the OP should contact the government to see if she's covered, which is what I've suggested.

and perhaps instead of be snarky about the fact i choose to use quotation marks to emphasis a point, you can see that I DID AS WELL. we are all here to help people, and since neither one of us are experts or live in manitoba, i would think it's quite alright to have more than one person answer a question.

 

[Ponga]

I think puppies are cute. ;D

 

[Applechunks]

I think puppies are cute. ;D

I like puppies too and snowflakes.

 

[Ponga]

I like puppies too and snowflakes.

YES! Snowflakes are sooooo amazing!

(just trying to lighten the mood around here a bit).