Can I put my common law partner on my work benefits?

[kelKel]

Not sure if it can be done but I've seen others do it so what I'm wondering can I add my common law partner to my work benefits although he's only in Canada as a visitor? How does that work? Do they ask for any ID or anything? Anyone have any experience with this?

 

[kelKel]

Anyone? Has anyone been able to put a spouse or common law partner on benefits while they were here as a visitor?

Would love it if anyone has any experience with thus

 

[serenifly]

I have my husband as my beneficiary for my benefits at work, but as far as i've been told he can't be covered by my medical plan through work ... would be nice .. he needs a tooth pulled

 

[kelKel]

Lol that's what I was thinking. He had to get a tooth pulled just a month ago and we had to pay cash . The poor hillbilly with the missing tooth! Anyhow thanks for the response.

 

[suenim]

I was put on my then common-law (now husband's) medical plan at his work benefits. I don't know what they asked for but he did not ask me for any info. We just filled out the form and said we were common law. It's great especially for the dentist appointments which is 90% coverage. I was on a study permit back then. I remember I had to do a dental surgery that would have cost about $1500. The benefits sure came in handy then.

 

[serenifly]

Lol that's what I was thinking. He had to get a tooth pulled just a month ago and we had to pay cash . The poor hillbilly with the missing tooth! Anyhow thanks for the response.

How much was it out of curiousity in cash to get that done ? lol

 

[serenifly]

I was put on my then common-law (now husband's) medical plan at his work benefits. I don't know what they asked for but he did not ask me for any info. We just filled out the form and said we were common law. It's great especially for the dentist appointments which is 90% coverage. I was on a study permit back then.

really our company asked for this Care Card (Medical) number ...

 

[suenim]

really our company asked for this Care Card (Medical) number ...

I don't get why they need the provincial card info since they're not connected. Hmmm. I guess they don't want to be responsible for non-Canadians. ;D

 

[kelKel]

Hmmm I guess there is no harm in asking them
It cost $180 for the tooth.

 

[Aroundtown22]

I just went through this at work. You can cover them under your dental coverage (assuming that dental is not partially covered by the province which I don't think is the case in any province) as long as you're common-law (visitor is fine). Medical is a different story. In order to get your spouse on your medical insurance, you need to have a health care card issued by the province (the insurance company will ask for this). This typically means that if your spouse is a visitor you can't get them on the medical.

You should be able to add your spouse to each plan separately.

 

[suenim]

I just went through this at work. You can cover them under your dental coverage (assuming that dental is not partially covered by the province which I don't think is the case in any province) as long as you're common-law (visitor is fine). Medical is a different story. In order to get your spouse on your medical insurance, you need to have a health care card issued by the province (the insurance company will ask for this). This typically means that if your spouse is a visitor you can't get them on the medical.

You should be able to add your spouse to each plan separately.

Really? I am also on his medical too. They cover prescription and the private room I chose at the hospital when I delivered last year.

 

[Aroundtown22]

Perhaps because you were on a study permit you were able to get provincial coverage. I just know that for visitors, you don't really have a right to tap into the Canadian health care system.

 

[MexiCana]

Yes, if you live in Canada and your work benefits plan covers spouses that automatically includes both spouses by marriage and spouses by common law.

The requirement for adding a common law spouse to your benefits is the same as for sponsoring them for PR: One year of continuous cohabitation.

However, it is a lot easier to get your partner on your benefits plan than to get him PR! My partner also doesn't have provincial health benefits and we didn't have any problem. I just had to fill out a form and no supporting documentation was required.

 

[angelbrat]

In BC....either marriage or one year as common law....to get a 'spouse' on an extended benefit plan. No health card number nor SIN was asked for. This was with Manulife.

I think it all depends on the insurance provider and Provence.

 

[suenim]

Even with a study permit, you're still not covered by provincial healthcare or at least I know for sure in Ontario. I had no OHIP. We just filled out the form and I was added to his coverage. I'm with Manulife as well. Maybe they operate differently.