Giving birth in Canada with LMIA

[Silpa09]

Hi, I am on LMIA and by the time I landed in Canada I am 12 weeks pregnant. I am the primary applicant. Could anyone please let me know if I am covered under medical insurance for delivering a baby in Canada . It would also be of a great help if I can get the details of the conditions to be covered under insurance along with pros and cons of delivering a baby in Canada... please suggest

 

[Bs65]

First which province are you in and how long have you been in Canada so far ? Obviously a pro of having a baby in Canada would be that the baby would have citizenship although would be of no benefit to you, the con might be the cost of delivering if not covered which could hit 10k or more if complications. Have you informed your employer given that could affect the status of your LMIA and permit ?

 

[Copingwithlife]

And if you have not worked the required insurable hours, you would not qualify for maternity leave

 

[canuck78]

A lot depends on the province. Am guessing your employer has no idea you are pregnant. Have you been asked to do a medical?