Expert guides and insights on travel insurance for Canadians
How expats get health insurance in Canada: apply before arrival, understand VTC vs international coverage, and prep documents like passport, visa, and medical exam.
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.
Travelling to Canada with medication? Learn the rules: keep meds in carry-on, original packaging, bring a doctor’s note, and follow the 90-day supply limit.
Parents and grandparents coming to Canada on a Super Visa must carry private medical insurance for at least one year. This guide explains the exact requirements, what good coverage includes, how pricing works, and how to avoid gaps so you’re fully protected from arrival to departure.
Not sure whether you need airline “trip protection” or full travel insurance? This guide compares what each covers (cancellation, interruption, medical), limits and exclusions, CFAR, costs, and when each option makes the most sense.
A practical guide to flight-cancellation protection: what Canadian airline rules guarantee (refunds/rebooking), what travel insurance actually covers (cancellation, interruption, delay).
Filing a travel insurance claim? This guide walks you through every step—contacting the 24/7 assistance line, what forms and documents you’ll need (receipts, medical reports, proof of payment), deadlines to watch, direct billing vs. reimbursement, common mistakes to avoid, and how to appeal if your claim is denied.
A practical guide to why travel medical claims fail and how to prevent it. See the seven most common reasons, a filing steps, and how to appeal a denial.
Good news for Super Visa applicants (parents & grandparents): you can now spread the cost of required medical insurance with a monthly payment plan. This guide explains how payment plans work, who qualifies, what documents you may need for visa/entry, typical fees and limits, and how to compare insurers for the best value.
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.
Not sure if you need medical insurance for Canada? This guide explains when it’s required (Super Visa, IEC, many students), when it’s optional but vital for tourists, and exactly what proof and coverage you need before you arrive.
