Any Canadian travelers out there that can shed some light on this would be great. What do you do for healthcare when traveling throughout Canada and US?
Lucky Mike said
09:15 AM Mar 25, 2014
Are riders on your insurance available for outside the country or do you have to buy a policy stateside?
bjoyce said
09:16 AM Mar 25, 2014
Though I am not Canadian, I was just in such a discussion with some Canadian's yesterday. They kept mentioning the Canadian Snowbird Association, http://www.snowbirds.org/home, for insurance and support.
BiggarView said
09:31 AM Mar 25, 2014
I used to live in Ontario many years ago and I know things have changed a bit over the years. I see you call Saskatchewan home, so this may be a starting point for your research:
beginning at page 37 has relavent info to your question.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 25th of March 2014 09:47:07 AM
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 25th of March 2014 09:48:43 AM
igotjam said
04:52 PM Mar 25, 2014
Just make sure you get something. Had 2 incidents in the USA....both a bunch of $.....would be sunk without coverage. Cost about 1000 up for 6 months depending on age and ailments. Used AIG sold at Superstore (had a $25000 claim they handled great), Manulife a couple of times and CSA Medipac ($1000+ claim again without problems). Every summer we get about 10-12 quotes and go with the cheapest.
EDIT: Most plans require that you buy the policy while in Canada. You also must have coverage from the time you leave your home province (not when you leave Canada) til you return to your home province. Most plans do not have provisions for returning to Canada mid trip (eg Xmas) but your agent should be able to work around that if they know that is your plan.
-- Edited by igotjam on Tuesday 25th of March 2014 04:58:53 PM
Any Canadian travelers out there that can shed some light on this would be great. What do you do for healthcare when traveling throughout Canada and US?
Though I am not Canadian, I was just in such a discussion with some Canadian's yesterday. They kept mentioning the Canadian Snowbird Association, http://www.snowbirds.org/home, for insurance and support.
I used to live in Ontario many years ago and I know things have changed a bit over the years. I see you call Saskatchewan home, so this may be a starting point for your research:
http://www.health.gov.sk.ca/health-coverage-booklet
beginning at page 37 has relavent info to your question.
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 25th of March 2014 09:47:07 AM
-- Edited by biggaRView on Tuesday 25th of March 2014 09:48:43 AM
Just make sure you get something. Had 2 incidents in the USA....both a bunch of $.....would be sunk without coverage. Cost about 1000 up for 6 months depending on age and ailments. Used AIG sold at Superstore (had a $25000 claim they handled great), Manulife a couple of times and CSA Medipac ($1000+ claim again without problems). Every summer we get about 10-12 quotes and go with the cheapest.
EDIT: Most plans require that you buy the policy while in Canada. You also must have coverage from the time you leave your home province (not when you leave Canada) til you return to your home province. Most plans do not have provisions for returning to Canada mid trip (eg Xmas) but your agent should be able to work around that if they know that is your plan.
-- Edited by igotjam on Tuesday 25th of March 2014 04:58:53 PM