It covers emergency medical costs for people visiting Canada, such as family or friends from abroad, who aren’t covered by any provincial health plan. It can cover the whole stay, from a few days to a year, and can meet the Super Visa insurance requirements. Some plans cover stable pre-existing conditions, but if a condition changes during the stability period before the trip, it may not be covered.
What is visitors to Canada insurance?
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Emergency medical care, trip cancellation and interruption when you leave your province or Canada.
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