Hi
You are not applying for an IEC permit, so you do not need to provide proof of health insurance.
Assuming that you are referring to your partner's benefits through her employer, that is not considered health coverage. It covers extras like prescriptions, physio, etc. Also note that the majority of extended benefit plans require a person to already have provincial health coverage. If you don't have provincial coverage, I suggest you verify with the insurance underwriter of her plan that you are allowed to be covered.
Thanks for your reply!
I am referring to the document checklist for the Open Work Permit. It says 'If you are a participant in the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, provide proof of health insurance covering the intended extension of your intended stay in Canada'.
Is this referring to if I am applying to extend my IEC?
I am applying for an open work permit as a means of being covered whilst my Common-law partner visa is being processed. I plan to apply for dual-citizenship once I have met the credentials, so I am not sure of my 'intended length of stay in Canada'.
The next relatable option is 'If you are a spouse or common-law partner of an open work-permit holder' (this includes a working holiday work-permit such as the IEC).
It then says that a letter of offer of employment, or contract from current employer is needed. As well as the last 3 pay-stubs and a copy of the open work permit. The only issue with this is that; it asks if you are the partner of an open work-permit holder, which in this case would be my partner. The rest of the document asks that 'I' provide the documents, whereas this option appears to ask my partner for the documents.
Hopefully you can see my confusion. If you need any further explanation, please ask.
Thanks for your time!