Hi there
I m moving to toronto..we landed last year but didnt apply health card. Wife is pregnent with expected delivery by end of Jan.
I am worried about the 3 month lead time...I put a thread on main page also...can u chck and reply for ontario.
The mid wife option covers the ultrasounds etc. Also?
What if it is a scesarian delivery...can mid wifes perform that or hospitals are referred.
Can I fly-in, apply for health cards for all of us so as tp have the medical cards ready in time for delivery?
Thanks in advance.
You couldn't have applied for health cards last year. No you must cover all cost for the first 3 months including tests, hospital costs, prescriptions, doctor visits, etc. There are some health clinics offered to refugees or illegal immigrants at no cost but you will have to look into those services. Apparently there are some midwives that take on care pro-bono but those are limited to availability so no guarantee at all. That would not cover cost of hospital, tests, etc. Unfortunately I would plan for at least 10K to be safe. The costs could be higher if c-section or complications.
You will not be able to fly in early to apply for health cards because in order to be eligible you need to be present in Ontario for the first 153 of 183 days.
Hope this helps.