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>One of the most important things you need to do as >soon as you arrive in Canada is to apply for a health >insurance card. > >All members of your family, even newborn babies, must >have their own card. You can get an application form >from the provincial ministry of health office, any >doctor's office, a hospital or a pharmacy. > >If necessary, the immigrant-serving organization in >your area can help you fill out the form. > >To apply for a health card, you will need your birth >certificate or Confirmation of Permanent Residence and >passport. The permanent resident card may also be >presented. > >In most provinces, you will receive coverage as soon >as you apply. > >Health-care services covered by medicare include: > > >examination and treatment by family doctors; > >many types of surgery; > >most treatment by specialists; > >hospital care; > >X-rays; > >many laboratory tests; and > >most immunizations. > >Health-care services not covered by medicare, and for >which you will have to pay, include: > > >ambulance services; > >prescription drugs; > >dental care; and > >glasses and contact lenses. > >These services are sometimes covered by workplace >benefit packages. > > >Your health insurance card is mainly for use in the >province where you live. If you are visiting another >province and have a medical emergency, you can use >your card. > >However, if you move to another province, you will >need to apply for a new card. > > >As people in Canada tend to move in the spring and >summer months, these are the best times to look for a >home; there will be more choices available. > > >In Ontario, British Columbia, New Brunswick and >Quebec, there is a threemonth waiting period before >you become eligible for medicare coverage. If you are >immigrating to any of these provinces, you should get >private, short-term health-care insurance for the >first three months. > > >Insurance companies are listed in the Yellow Pages of >all Canadian telephone books, under "Insurance". > >visit: >http://settlementincanada.50webs.com/healthinsurancecar >d.htm > > >Optional Link URL: > >http://settlementincanada.50webs.com/healthinsurancecar >d.htm

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