MSP wait period while preganant

[annebc]

Hi! I understand that there is a wait period to get MSP. However, if the resident is pregnant during the wait period, will she have to cover the costs of check ups/lab tests just for the first few weeks/months of the pregnancy? Are there private insurance companies that can cover this? Not too concerned about the birth and delivery as MSP will most probably be active by then. Concerns are more about the initial doctor's visits, ultrasounds, etc. Thanks so much.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi! I understand that there is a wait period to get MSP. However, if the resident is pregnant during the wait period, will she have to cover the costs of check ups/lab tests just for the first few weeks/months of the pregnancy? Are there private insurance companies that can cover this? Not too concerned about the birth and delivery as MSP will most probably be active by then. Concerns are more about the initial doctor's visits, ultrasounds, etc. Thanks so much.

Hi

You will be required to pay for everything until you have coverage. Insurance companies don't cover that stuff.

 

[annebc]

Hi

You will be required to pay for everything until you have coverage. Insurance companies don't cover that stuff.

Thanks for replying! Will these tests and check ups be done only in walk in clinics?

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thanks for replying! Will these tests and check ups be done only in walk in clinics?

If you can't find a doctor to take you on as patient, then yes, you will need to go to walk-in clinics.

 

[annebc]

If you can't find a doctor to take you on as patient, then yes, you will need to go to walk-in clinics.

I understand. Thanks again!

 

[FairyRaichu]

Hi! I understand that there is a wait period to get MSP. However, if the resident is pregnant during the wait period, will she have to cover the costs of check ups/lab tests just for the first few weeks/months of the pregnancy? Are there private insurance companies that can cover this? Not too concerned about the birth and delivery as MSP will most probably be active by then. Concerns are more about the initial doctor's visits, ultrasounds, etc. Thanks so much.

I don't know if you have insurance in the country you are from, but sometimes insurance companies that you already have will pay a certain amount while you are abroad. My insurance company pays 90% of everything here in canada (my insurance is from the USA).