medical condition in the middle of permanent resident / spousal process

[Armando10]

have a situation, we are in the middle of spousal sponsor, my wife is cdn, I am mexican. We received letter stating that we will be contacted for interview etc.. situation is I have a potential health crisis re: prostate, and I have no insurance mexican, travel, or obviously ohip. need advise on whether or not I can be denied status, can they find my medical records if I pay out of pocket for whatever medical attention I seek?
PLease help us !!

 

[Karlshammar]

You can not be denied for this. Spousal applicants are excessive demand-exempt, so whether they know or not will not be held against you.

have a situation, we are in the middle of spousal sponsor, my wife is cdn, I am mexican. We received letter stating that we will be contacted for interview etc.. situation is I have a potential health crisis re: prostate, and I have no insurance mexican, travel, or obviously ohip. need advise on whether or not I can be denied status, can they find my medical records if I pay out of pocket for whatever medical attention I seek?
PLease help us !!

 

[tgchi13]

Are you in Ontario now?

 

[Armando10]

yes I am in ontario, if I find cheaper solution in mexico, can I leave? should we ask immigration when we call in with client ID number?

 

[tgchi13]

I just sent you a private message - check your forum mail inbox

 

[tgchi13]

Your inbox is full:

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/ohip/wait.html

As a result of the April 1, 2009 changes, individuals who hold a valid Temporary Resident Permit (issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)) are now subject to the three-month waiting period. Note: this does not apply to Temporary Resident Permit holders who have been determined by CIC to be a Convention Refugee or person in need of protection.

a) If you move to Ontario from another country:

The waiting period begins on the date you establish or re-establish residence in Ontario. If you are an eligible temporary resident, such as a foreign worker or clergy member who meets the citizenship and residence requirements described in Ontario's Health Insurance Act, the waiting period begins on the date you establish residence in Ontario.

Your coverage begins when the waiting period ends - after three calendar months.

If you are legally in Canada and can prove that and can prove you have been in Ontario for the last three or more months you are eligible for Ohip.

Contact Ohip!

 

[tgchi13]

Your mail box is full again!

This came into effect this past April, so even though it wouldn't have helped last April, even this April would have helped.

Good luck with everything. Have a great Christmas!! I'm going to go visit my love!

 

[Armando10]

Thank you.. I don't know why my inbox keeps saying full, only have one msg in there, deleted the rest..
gosh I wish I had known April 1 2009... would have beeen a lot less stress.. anyhow.. can't wait til monday 8am to call into ohip, and find out what to do.. I can only hope we get it immediately, and can then go the hospital same day with ohip.. thank you thank you I hope this helps others

 

[tgchi13]

If I can be of further help, send me a PM and I'll send you my email address and we'll see what we can do. If they give you a hassle (which I do not foresee) I have a few ideas on where you can get local help!

 

[Karlshammar]

What is your status? As a visitor you are not eligible for OHIP. The change only affected people with open work permits who will be working full-time for at least 6 months, who became eligible for OHIP on April 1. I know this well, as I was one of the people who suddenly got coverage.

 

[tgchi13]

Right now, Ohip is overwhelmed with claims of this nature. Our bill is in line for reimbursement and my American partner was not here under a work permit.

Ohip said that yes he was eligible for coverage. We have been told that, our MPP has been told the same. Thing is, claim must be filed within a certain period following service. We were told six months and well within limit.

 

[Armando10]

I think I am qualified, as one of the reasons listed was if a spouse was ohip qualified foreign worker, and I think a Cdn spouse who obviously has her ohip would trump this, yes? Gosh I would hope so, as it doesn't make sense if a spouse of a foreign worker would qualify, and a spouse of a canadian wouldn't.

 

[Karlshammar]

Being the spouse of a Canadian unfortunately does not give rights to OHIP.

I think I am qualified, as one of the reasons listed was if a spouse was ohip qualified foreign worker, and I think a Cdn spouse who obviously has her ohip would trump this, yes? Gosh I would hope so, as it doesn't make sense if a spouse of a foreign worker would qualify, and a spouse of a canadian wouldn't.

 

[tgchi13]

http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/ohipfaq_dt.aspx

You should qualify under at least on of these:

Persons who have submitted an Application for Permanent Residence
-you have submitted an application for permanent residence in Canada, and Citizenship and Immigration Canada has confirmed that you meet the eligibility requirements to apply for permanent residence in Canada (please note: applicants for permanent residence are no longer required to provide confirmation of having satisfied the Immigration medical as a condition for OHIP coverage);
Persons who hold a Temporary Resident Permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
-you hold a Temporary Resident Permit with case type 80 (for adoption only), 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94 or 95;

AND

you make your primary place of residence in Ontario; and generally speaking,
you are in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately following the date you establish residence in Ontario (you cannot be absent for more than 30 days during the first 6 months of residence); and
you are in Ontario for at least 153 days in any 12-month period.

Tourists, transients or visitors are not eligible for OHIP coverage.

Your eligibility for Ontario health insurance coverage is based solely on :

you having one of the above OHIP-eligible citizenship or immigration statuses, and
you making your primary place of residence in Ontario, and
meeting the physical presence requirements.

 

[Karlshammar]

What exactly is your status, Armando? If you tell us we can give you a definite answer regarding OHIP, but as long as you keep it secret all we can do is guess.

I think I am qualified, as one of the reasons listed was if a spouse was ohip qualified foreign worker, and I think a Cdn spouse who obviously has her ohip would trump this, yes? Gosh I would hope so, as it doesn't make sense if a spouse of a foreign worker would qualify, and a spouse of a canadian wouldn't.