The Super Visa program permits parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents to visit Canada for longer stays than a regular visitor visa would allow. Here is a look at how visitors can renew their Super Visa health insurance if they wish to extend their stay in Canada.
- Recognizing the importance of renewal
When someone is in Canada without valid insurance, the visitor could be considered to not comply with the conditions of the visa, and it can be quite costly if they need medical attention! At the medical office or hospital level, healthcare in Canada is often very expensive for anyone who is not a resident of Canada. Therefore, the Super Visa Health Insurance must be renewed before the previous policy expires to ensure that one can maintain legal status and be financially secure.
- When to and how to start the renewal process
Ideally, you should begin the renewal process 30 days before your policy ends. In Canada, most insurance providers allow Super Visa policyholders to renew coverage either online or by phone with ease. The applicant or the applicant’s family member can call the insurance company, ask to and determine if the plan can be renewed, and ask for Super Visa Insurance Cost on their existing plan. Once the renewal is confirmed, the visitor will be issued a new policy, showing the extended dates of coverage, so the visitor remains covered for the entire length of their extension.
- Deciding between renewal and an entirely new policy
In many situations, renewing an existing Super Visa Health Insurance policy is easy. However, if the visitor has experienced a change in health or if the terms of the insurance company have changed, it may be worth purchasing a new policy instead of a simple renewal. A new Super Visa Insurance Canada policy could provide better rates and coverage and/or additional benefits. Shoppers should compare multiple insurance companies to find the most competitive and complete policy possible.
Once everything has been confirmed, the renewed policy is issued by Danforth Insurance, and there is no gap in the medical coverage. It is prudent to have a printed or digital copy of the policy in case it is needed during a visa review or a medical emergency.
For more information, you can visit our website https://danforthinsurance.com/ or call us at 647–350–0332