Expert guides and insights on travel insurance for Canadians
UK applicants now get more IEC flexibility with a wider age eligibility, three stream options, and a path to 36 months in Canada. Here's what changes and how to stay compliant with insurance.
Visiting Canada? MedEC provides affordable emergency medical coverage for tourists, family visitors, and newcomers waiting for provincial health care. Compare limits and deductibles, see what’s covered (ER, hospital, doctor visits, prescriptions, repatriation), and get a fast online quote with policy proof by email.
A practical guide to using your MedEC policy in Canada: when to choose virtual, clinic, or ER care; how to call assistance; how to submit a claim; and how the 25% GHIP refund works.
Get medical help from your phone or laptop anywhere in Canada—no waiting room. Learn how telehealth works (online doctors, e-prescriptions, mental-health visits), typical costs, booking steps, and when Visitors to Canada or IEC insurance may cover virtual care.
Need to make a claim on Visitors to Canada or IEC (Working Holiday) insurance? This step-by-step guide covers calling the 24/7 assistance line first, what documents you’ll need (receipts, medical reports, proof of payment), direct billing vs. reimbursement, timelines and deadlines, common mistakes to avoid, and how to appeal a denied claim.
Canada has updated temporary resident policies. Here’s how they affect International Experience Canada (IEC)—Working Holiday, Young Professionals, and International Co-op. Learn what may change for eligibility, job-offer requirements, proof of funds, full-duration insurance, extensions, re-entry, and timelines—plus tips to stay compliant.
Get border-ready in minutes. This 2025 IEC documents checklist covers your POE letter, valid health insurance, proof of funds, departure ticket, and supporting paperwork - everything you need to activate your work permit smoothly on arrival.
Landing in Canada on an IEC work permit? This guide breaks down how the mobile market works, the best-value plans for different needs (prepaid, 5G, city value), quick eSIM setup, roaming options, and the small print to check so you don’t overpay.
Canada’s health coverage is provincial. This guide explains who’s eligible (IEC/temps/students), current waiting-period rules in BC/ON/AB, and the documents/steps to get your card - plus why you should keep private insurance for visa requirements and repatriation.
Enrolling in your province’s public health plan alongside IEC insurance can lower costs, simplify emergency care, and even unlock a 25% MedEC refund. Here’s how they work together - and why it matters.
Everything IEC participants need to know: what your policy must cover, how long it has to last, what to show at the border, and how to avoid a shortened work permit.
Planning an IEC Working Holiday in Canada? This guide covers eligibility by country and age, documents to prepare, proof of funds, insurance for your full stay, biometrics, police certificates, medical exams, fees, and timelines—so you know exactly what you need to qualify.
