health insurance for a student
Oct 28th 2004, 11:39 pm
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health insurance for a student
hey
I have been given my letter saying my student visa form has been accepted etc, I think im right in saying you need health insurance when you enter the country, as I will be paying health insurance as part of my University fees, does that cover it, or do i need a seperate insurance policy too? I will be coming from the UK if that helps?
thanks for your time.
I have been given my letter saying my student visa form has been accepted etc, I think im right in saying you need health insurance when you enter the country, as I will be paying health insurance as part of my University fees, does that cover it, or do i need a seperate insurance policy too? I will be coming from the UK if that helps?
thanks for your time.
Oct 29th 2004, 7:12 pm
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Re: health insurance for a student
anyone have any advice? 
Oct 29th 2004, 7:51 pm
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Re: health insurance for a student
Hi Brodel,
Health insurance in Canada is different for every province. In some provinces international students are eligible, but normally after residing in the province for around 3 months. Do some research on the Province where you are going and if this is the case get an insurance for the first three months.
I don't know is being from UK has something to do but if you say that you will be paying health insurance as part of your University fees I would definitely ask them what that means.
Hope this helps
spas
Health insurance in Canada is different for every province. In some provinces international students are eligible, but normally after residing in the province for around 3 months. Do some research on the Province where you are going and if this is the case get an insurance for the first three months.
I don't know is being from UK has something to do but if you say that you will be paying health insurance as part of your University fees I would definitely ask them what that means.
Hope this helps
spas
Oct 29th 2004, 8:07 pm
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Re: health insurance for a student
ah ok, thanks I didnt realise that.
apparently "The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan cover international students under their provincial health care plans."
I am going to Regina, and one website says i found says.
apparently "The provinces of Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan cover international students under their provincial health care plans."
I am going to Regina, and one website says i found says.
In Saskatchewan you are eligible for medical insurance through the province from the day of your arrival at no cost, as long as you arrive in Saskatchewan directly from your country of origin and have not been in another Canadian province longer than three months.You will need to apply through your International Student Office to register and your card will be issued within a month. Optometrists, dentists, medication and ambulances are not covered.
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