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Depends on what is covered under universal health care. In Canada, doctors and hospitals are covered. But if you need a lot of drugs, you might need to keep wo
by MattGaiser 5y ago
Depends on what is covered under universal health care.
In Canada, doctors and hospitals are covered. But if you need a lot of drugs, you might need to keep working. You also need to budget for dental and vision, as those are also tied to employment agreements.
- SamuelAdams 5y agoI'm curious about Canada. My plan is to make a lot of money in the states and retire early, then apply for Canadian citizenship and move to Canada to cover health expenses. Even if the citizenship process takes 2-4 years, would this be worth it?
- cgh 5y agoCanada’s immigration process is based on a points system. If you are not working, don’t speak French or are over a certain age, then I wouldn’t rate your chances too highly. The reason is the “move to Canada to cover health expenses” part. If you have never paid into the system via taxes by working and living here, then why would we want you?
- MattGaiser 5y agoThe older you get and not working make it a lot harder, as many people have your plan. So if you want to do that, come to Canada before you retire and having a job here will help you get in.
- kilroy123 5y agoThat won't be easy unless you marry a Canadian citizen. That's what my cousin did and now he's a citizen after all these years.
- dharmab 5y agoImmigration to Canada is notoriously difficult without family ties: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/se...
- jleyank 5y agoIn Ontario, there is a provincial drug plan for 65+. I think Quebec has something similar. Ontario tried to extend it to all but the government change a few years back killed that.