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How difficult is it for a U.S. citizen to relocate and start working there? Healthcare is only for Canadians, correct?

• johan_larson 10y ago
  If you have a job offer, my impression is that it's fairly straightforward to get Canadian residency. Government-funded healthcare (OHIP in Ontario) is extended to all residents. There is a three-month waiting period for it to kick in unless you are in one of several special groups, which you probably wouldn't be. http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/ohip_eligibility.aspx http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/publications/ohip/ohip... http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/ohipfaq_mn.aspx http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/ohipfaq_...
• alexc05 10y ago
  No, we'd keep you healthy if you showed up... I lived abroad for 5 years and bought 3 months of blue cross (medical insurance) when I got back, then I was straight back onto the taxpayers' dime. (Which, to be fair, I'm one of)
• halostatue 10y ago
  Healthcare is for legal taxpayers. When I immigrated (18 years ago; I’m not sure I’d qualify now, but that’s because of shifting priorities in job needs) it took three months of being uninsured and my PR papers to get my OHIP card that I’ve had since.
• wbkang 10y ago
  Anyone who's been working legally for 3 months is eligible for healthcare.