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Landed Immigrants

We recommend that you purchase your medical insurance before you leave your country of origin. Otherwise, a waiting period of 48 - 72 hours (depending on insurer) will apply to benefits.

If you have already arrived and have been in Canada more than 30 days, you may not be eligible for Blue Cross Plans. However, you can still purchase TIC plans. Read more about this below.

Medical Insurance When You Do Not Have OHIP

You can purchase interim medical insurance for you and your family while you are waiting for your eligibility for the Ontario Hospital Insurance Plan (OHIP). Hospitals in Ontario Canada can cost $3,000 for 1 night ... plus doctors' fees. Don't leave yourself unprotected.

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Medical Plans by TIC Travel Insurance

While we recommend that you purchase your medical insurance before you leave your country of origin, you still qualify for coverage after you are here. In this situation, illnesses that occur within the first 48 hours are not covered, however, accident coverage begins immediately.

There is no waiting period when coverage is purchased before you leave your country of origin AND you are covered while en route to Canada.

Coverage Amounts:
$25,000, $50,000, $100,000, $150,000

How to Purchase Coverage

Purchase Travel Insurance Online for Ontario Canada

You can purchase either Blue Cross Travel Insurance or TIC Travel Insurance by calling us at 1.877.278.5636.

You can also get a quote and purchase Blue Cross Travel Insurance online here.

Medical Plans by Blue Cross Travel Insurance

Coverage for Blue Cross must be purchased within 30 days of arrival. However, we recommend that you purchase your Blue Cross coverage before you arrive. Otherwise, there is a 72 hour waiting period for benefits for either an accident or an illness.

Coverage Amounts:
$100,000 (Maximum 1 Year)
$150,000 (Maximum 180 Days)

The Ontario Blue Cross and Blue Choice names are registered trademarks of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans, an association of independent Blue Cross plans, and are licensed to the Canassurance Hospital Service Association, carrying on business as Ontario Blue Cross. TM The Ontario Blue Cross symbol and name are trademarks of the Canadian Association of Blue Cross Plans, an association of independent Blue Cross plans, and are licensed to the Canassurance Hospital Service Association, carrying on Business as Ontario Blue Cross.

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