Emergency Medical - Canada
I have often read on this forum about American visitors being unsure of their emergency medical coverage while visiting Canada or on their way through to Alaska. Last week, a visiting American relat...
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For Canadians living in BC, I understand that for instance BC Medical is good for all across Canada.
My wife required help in an Ontario hospital and it was covered by our BC Medical Plan.
As I understand it, transportation from anywhere in Canada back to BC would not be covered.
For years I have been buying extra insurance through BCAA when going to Europe.
BCAA advised me also to buy their insurance when we stay in Canada. But I decided to refuse doing that. Any transportation across Canada would have to be paid out of my own pocket, which I can pay for. Our doctors and hospital services are covered across Canada by BC Medical.
My wife required help in an Ontario hospital and it was covered by our BC Medical Plan.
As I understand it, transportation from anywhere in Canada back to BC would not be covered.
For years I have been buying extra insurance through BCAA when going to Europe.
BCAA advised me also to buy their insurance when we stay in Canada. But I decided to refuse doing that. Any transportation across Canada would have to be paid out of my own pocket, which I can pay for. Our doctors and hospital services are covered across Canada by BC Medical.
