Hello everyone!
I had this question regarding the physical presence requirement in the Ontario Health Card. I am a new immigrant, and applied for the health card - followed all the rules, regulations - and so far it has been smooth sailing upto now.
I understand that during the first 6 months of taking up PR in Ontario, I have to be physically present for 5 months in the state. In my case, I'm into the 3rd month out of those 6 months.
My problem is that due to some unforeseen circumstances, I have to return to my native country for some time, and I believe it would take anywhere in between 1-2 months(i.e., more than the allotted time I can spend outside).
My question is, if I stay outside canada for more than 30 days - what would be the consequences that I would have to face? Would my health coverage be cancelled? Apart from health service, would it affect my PR in any adverse manner?
I have received the health card - and I have read everything on the web regarding this, but I only stumble across the condition that I need to stay 153 days out of the first 183 days I've landed - and no word on the consequence of what would happen if I do not complete those 153 days...
Please let me know soon - as I need to plan accordingly. Many thanks!
I had this question regarding the physical presence requirement in the Ontario Health Card. I am a new immigrant, and applied for the health card - followed all the rules, regulations - and so far it has been smooth sailing upto now.
I understand that during the first 6 months of taking up PR in Ontario, I have to be physically present for 5 months in the state. In my case, I'm into the 3rd month out of those 6 months.
My problem is that due to some unforeseen circumstances, I have to return to my native country for some time, and I believe it would take anywhere in between 1-2 months(i.e., more than the allotted time I can spend outside).
My question is, if I stay outside canada for more than 30 days - what would be the consequences that I would have to face? Would my health coverage be cancelled? Apart from health service, would it affect my PR in any adverse manner?
I have received the health card - and I have read everything on the web regarding this, but I only stumble across the condition that I need to stay 153 days out of the first 183 days I've landed - and no word on the consequence of what would happen if I do not complete those 153 days...
Please let me know soon - as I need to plan accordingly. Many thanks!