insruance covered medical?

[kaibosh 3]

Just checking out the Vancouver medical site and in the FAQ's it says some insurance's cover the cost of the medical, anyone ever tried to get theirs covered? I plan on calling sunlife tomorrow.

[brooksie 3]

how did it go?

[Udella&Wiz 325]

No - your insurance will not cover a medical for US immigration as a health spending account expense (I assume this is how you plan to try to cover it?) - you will pay the fee to the physician and that's pretty much it. It's not a covered expense by the province either (of course.)

You should either be able to call your employer's benefits administrator or call Sun directly to find out for sure.

PS I used to work at Sun life I would be very surprised if they'd changed their stance on this expense, I could not submit my own medical a couple years a ago. They have no desire to pay for a medical which really is a voluntarily incurred expense.

[Canadiandggal 49]

I would think that would be true in the case of maybe a work visa..the company might pay for it but most if not all of us had to pay out of pocket for our medicals.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Yeah. I had Sun Life coverage when I worked in Canada and the immigration medical definitely was not covered by either Sun Life or OHIP. I had to pay out of pocket. If you need any vaccinations, however, see your family doctor before the medical because you can get those done without a fee. If you wait for the medical you will have to pay for those as well.

[Sayha or bust. 71]

Note if you need further vaccinations most insurance cover them when you do your AOS.

Edited July 1, 2011 by Sayha or bust.

[sethmichael22 0]

can anyone tell me, credit cards are accepted at the medical, correct?

Looks like they are, but wanting to make sure!

[ralyse 31]

can anyone tell me, credit cards are accepted at the medical, correct?

Looks like they are, but wanting to make sure!

For Dr Seiden at least it's only Cash, Money Order or certified cheque. Outlined here: http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/ExamCosts.htm

[sethmichael22 0]

ahhhh got it, so confusing!

and the actual interview in montreal, they accept credit card in addition to US cash, correct?

[ralyse 31]

ahhhh got it, so confusing!

and the actual interview in montreal, they accept credit card in addition to US cash, correct?

I believe it's US cash only at the interview, actually... but I can't seem to find the link to verify. Hopefully someone else will weigh in.

[pocheros 101]

I believe it's US cash only at the interview, actually... but I can't seem to find the link to verify. Hopefully someone else will weigh in.

Likewise, I know it's US cash only, but I can't find the link either. >_> Credit cards are definitely not accepted.

I have about 50 threads from VJ bookmarked in addition to a bunch of other gov't websites. It's hard to sort through

Edited July 6, 2011 by pocheros

[pocheros 101]

ahhhh got it, so confusing!

and the actual interview in montreal, they accept credit card in addition to US cash, correct?

It turns out I was wrong. I just looked at my packet 4 and it states that "fees may be paid in US Dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent [so CAD is totally fine as long as it adds up to 350 US]. We accept cash and credit cards only."

So credit cards, US cash, and Canadian cash are totally fine.

[ralyse 31]

It turns out I was wrong. I just looked at my packet 4 and it states that "fees may be paid in US Dollars or the Canadian dollar equivalent [so CAD is totally fine as long as it adds up to 350 US]. We accept cash and credit cards only."

So credit cards, US cash, and Canadian cash are totally fine.

I found the thread I was thinking of: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/309976-paying-at-montreal/

Evidently later in P4 (I'm at work and don't have it on hand) it specifies for K1 it has to be US cash. I'd take the US cash just to be safe.

[pocheros 101]

I found the thread I was thinking of: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/309976-paying-at-montreal/

Evidently later in P4 (I'm at work and don't have it on hand) it specifies for K1 it has to be US cash. I'd take the US cash just to be safe.

Oh man, you know what? I NEED NEW GLASSES!

Because, as originally thought, P4 actually states, specifically for K1s that they must be paid in US cash only. Somehow I skipped right over that part!

I feel like I must be a menace to VJ, putting out all this incorrect information. Sorry guys >_<

P4 states "K (fiance) visas: $350 US, paid in cash only."

So yeah, no credit cards or CAD money.

[pocheros 101]

And thanks for correcting me ralyse, you're more on top of things than me