Hello friends,
I landed in Canada in October last year and became permanent resident. My wife and son landed last month and became permanent resident of Canada but they are here for approx 40 days. They will be going back to India and will come back probably at the end of this year. I am confused in following matters:
1) Can we apply for child benefits considering the fact my son is now a permanent resident of Canada but will be leaving Canada next month and coming back again at the end of this year? Is there any implication of doing this in future?
2) Can my wife and son apply for the health card? Health benefits anyways take three months to start. Are they allowed to apply for this now considering the fact that they will be going back? Is there any implication of doing this in future?
Pleas share experiences and knowledge on this.
Thanks.
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DELHI INDIAN
Location: God's own country
Posted on: 23-05-12 02:03:52
You can register for your health card now. Health card will come just before your 3 months would be over. Health Canada and immigration are not related. So they will not be able to monitor less than 1 year departure from Canada though the legal limit is 180 days.
Regarding your CCTB, (Child care benefits) you should register right away and your child will be paid from the day he entered Canada. You are allowed for 180 days out of Canada and still be paid CCTB. So in case your child is supposed to be away for more than 180 days, inform the CCTB board to stop the payments or make sure that your child comes back within 180 days.
Peace
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Originally posted by tamilkuravan
You can register for your health card now. Health card will come just before your 3 months would be over. Health Canada and immigration are not related. So they will not be able to monitor less than 1 year departure from Canada though the legal limit is 180 days.
Please don't provide false information, and guide people wrongly. Produced below are eligibility requirements from the MOHLTC website http://www.health.gov.on.ca/en/public/programs/ohip/
Just for your information, although Health falls under the Provincial Govt. and Immigrations comes under the Federal, both levels of Govt. do in fact exchange data. This has been mentioned in one of my previous posts, responding to the exact same Q.
Eligibility
Ontario residents are eligible for provincially funded health coverage (OHIP). Generally, to be eligible for Ontario health coverage you must :
* be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or among one of the newcomer to Canada groups who are eligible for OHIP as set out in Ontario’s Health Insurance Act ; and
* be physically present in Ontario for 153 days in any 12-month period; and
* be physically present in Ontario for at least 153 days of the first 183 days immediately after establishing residency in the province; and
* make your primary place of residence in Ontario.
OHIP coverage normally becomes effective three months after the date you establish residency in Ontario. The ministry strongly encourages new and returning residents to purchase private health insurance in case you become ill during the OHIP waiting period.
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Originally posted by tamilkuravan
Regarding your CCTB, (Child care benefits) you should register right away and your child will be paid from the day he entered Canada. You are allowed for 180 days out of Canada and still be paid CCTB. So in case your child is supposed to be away for more than 180 days, inform the CCTB board to stop the payments or make sure that your child comes back within 180 days.
Peace
Where does the 180 day rule come from?
I'd suggest you apply for CTB only after your child is back at the end of the year.
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SS
Reiki Grand Master
Lol
TK gave info on CCTB (qn 1 by OP) -
SS is talking about OHIP ( qn 2 by OP) which is more a provincial program.
Here are action points for Delhi Indian
1. Apply for following
a. CCTB - Apply immediately, send forms, Assessment will be done based on the income you put in the form for last year. You are eligible from day one. Do not forget to send bank direct deposit form along wiht application. Thats important in your case. . There is no stated rule of how many days you stay in Ontario, but on change of address (changing in your case) or PR status (not changing in your case) or if you are no more residing in Canada you are suppose to call 1-800-959-8281 to inform. You may got ot hear the 180 rule as stated by TK above.
OCB (ontario child benefit) is clubbed together with the CCTB payments. so no hassles there.
b. UCCB - Apply immediately, send forms, if you kid is below the age of 6. YOU are eligible from day one in case you are resident of Canada. but in case you are leaving the country , you should inform and follow the instructions.
In both above cases, You may be (or may not be) be asked to establish residential ties. In case you will not be able to do so, then you will get a notice of pay back.
c. OHIP - Apply immediately, personally at service Canada. You are not eligible immediately but you will be given date when you will be and OHIP card will reach the said address on the date. so no harm in applying now. Rest of the OHIP rules stated above by SS are applicable.
Hope it helps.
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Originally posted by san-hugo
Lol
TK gave info on CCTB (qn 1 by OP) -
SS is talking about OHIP ( qn 2 by OP) which is more a provincial program.
lol.. I replied to both Q's (see above)
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SS
Reiki Grand Master
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Originally posted by sudesingh
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Originally posted by san-hugo
Lol
TK gave info on CCTB (qn 1 by OP) -
SS is talking about OHIP ( qn 2 by OP) which is more a provincial program.
lol.. I replied to both Q's (see above)
lol... Seems like I over looked
LoL
Location: God's own country
Posted on: 25-05-12 00:31:19
Lol to both of you (SS and San Hugo !)
Lol !
Peace
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