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My husband has Manulife, does that mean I need to purchase my own medical insurance?

You have to have provincial insurance to qualify for most extended benefit programs. So no you likely no longer qualify for coverage under his plan. You may be able to qualify for provincial healthcare when you restore your status. I’m not familiar with whether you need SOWP to qualify as a spouse in Manitoba or whether you can be a visitor with a spouse on a WP. If you obtain provincial insurance again you can be added to his extended benefit plan again.