Temp Worker to PR - Health Coverage in BC
Aug 5th 2011 | 6:26 am
#1
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From: Campbell River, BC
Temp Worker to PR - Health Coverage in BC
Hi all
Sorry if this has been answered before but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. If you go from a temporary work visa to a permanent resident in BC does the 3 month waiting period (to be eligible for medical coverage) apply again?
Thanks for any replies
Sorry if this has been answered before but I did a search and couldn't find the answer. If you go from a temporary work visa to a permanent resident in BC does the 3 month waiting period (to be eligible for medical coverage) apply again?
Thanks for any replies
Aug 5th 2011 | 6:52 am
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From: Langley, BC
Re: Temp Worker to PR - Health Coverage in BC
Nope, the 3month is for new residents only. Once you get PR you fax the documents to MSP right away and you will receive a CareCard with no expiry date.
Aug 5th 2011 | 3:10 pm
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From: North Vancouver, BC, Canada
Re: Temp Worker to PR - Health Coverage in BC
Same for me, I had no break in coverage. My MSP Number didn't change either, the just expiry date was removed
