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Martha · 12-09-2007, 08:09 AM

I don't know the requirements for getting national health care in Canada because we likely do not meet the requirements for immigration. However, Canada does require a medical exam and if it believes you may be a burden on their system, they can deny your immigration request.

If your kids are on your plan, that isn't going to work if you move to Canada unless the kids move there too. They might have to get health insurance through their college. After college the kids should get a job with health insurance or they should buy their own plan. Assuming they are in good health, it should be relatively cheap for them, depending where they live.

Have you looked to see if another plan in the US is cheaper? If you and your wife's health is good, there might be other possibilities.

12-09-2007, 08:09 AM	#2
Martha Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: minnesota Posts: 11,730	I don't know the requirements for getting national health care in Canada because we likely do not meet the requirements for immigration. However, Canada does require a medical exam and if it believes you may be a burden on their system, they can deny your immigration request. If your kids are on your plan, that isn't going to work if you move to Canada unless the kids move there too. They might have to get health insurance through their college. After college the kids should get a job with health insurance or they should buy their own plan. Assuming they are in good health, it should be relatively cheap for them, depending where they live. Have you looked to see if another plan in the US is cheaper? If you and your wife's health is good, there might be other possibilities. __________________ . Do not rely on the information provided--my posts are not to be taken as legal advice. Needless to say you must consult with your legal representative. I am not responsible for errors. If I offended you with cya I apologize. If I did not, I tried.