do i need medical insurance before coming to calgary alberta

[Raj chandigarh]

hi every one

Though so far i know health facility in alberta is free for permanent residents

earlier during my first visit to canada i visited toronto ontario for 3 months....now after about 2 years i am going to calgary....do i need health insurance for first 3 months or health card will be made while visiting there. ( i am a returning PR visiting first time to calgary and hv no health card of any province

thanks

 

[steaky]

If you are only visiting, then don't bother to apply provincial healthcare. Buy your own travel insurance.

 

[Raj chandigarh]

Thanks for your reply

but I am coming to stay in calgary and look for job as well

and ll apply for health card as well

So should I also need any other health insurance
Thanks

 

[Steevy]

There is no waiting period in Alberta to receive the provincial health care insurance, unlike Ontario, BC, Quebec and New Brunswick.

If you are visiting Alberta only temporary, you may want to take a look at what Health Officials say about your eligibility - Temporary Residents and AHCIP

If you require a private health insurance, you may check out the plans and rates from Canadian Insurance companies by following the link below.

Visitors to Canada Insurance Coverage