My husband and I are permanent residents, currently living abroad, but wanting to return to Canada with a 2 year old son and a new baby on the way.
We know about the 3 month waiting period for obtaining OHIP again and we know that we will have to sponsor our 2 year old son and baby (if born abroad also) and only after will they be eligible for OHIP.
Our main concern now is wether or not we should have our baby in Ontario (where we plan on moving) because of the 3 month waiting period for us and the cost of having a baby in Ontario without being covered. Our due date is for June 15, 2013.
If we plan on going only after the baby is born, we will have to apply for Health Insurance for both our children. Will one of us parents always have to be covered under that health insurance along with our children even after obtaining OHIP?
And does private health insurance cover the routine check-ups for the children?
Hope someone can help out, as we have such little time to make a final decision.
We know about the 3 month waiting period for obtaining OHIP again and we know that we will have to sponsor our 2 year old son and baby (if born abroad also) and only after will they be eligible for OHIP.
Our main concern now is wether or not we should have our baby in Ontario (where we plan on moving) because of the 3 month waiting period for us and the cost of having a baby in Ontario without being covered. Our due date is for June 15, 2013.
If we plan on going only after the baby is born, we will have to apply for Health Insurance for both our children. Will one of us parents always have to be covered under that health insurance along with our children even after obtaining OHIP?
And does private health insurance cover the routine check-ups for the children?
Hope someone can help out, as we have such little time to make a final decision.