Pre- existing conditions.

[morgan]

We got our PR and moving permanently to AB soon. My wife is 4 month pregnant and hope to have the baby in Canada. I know Canada has a different health care system than US. But does the pre-exiting conditions (expecting a baby) matter when we apply for our health insurance in AB or in Canada(overall). If it matters then we could have the baby here bec I have insurance in US. The letter for PPR even says if you can go to Canada before the baby is born you should do so. But what about insurance? I just don´t want to take the risk of going there and them saying no. I know if it is US that I am going they will definitely reject the application for any insurance under pre exsiting conditions. Can anyone who has experience advice us on this?

[Christina]

Health Insurance + Inland PR application. I am a Canadian Citizen moving back to Canada with my wife who is American. I have learned quite a lot about the Inland vs. Outland applications but have a couple of questions regarding health insurance and a work permit. 1. When would my wife be eligible for Alberta Health Care if I were to do an Inland application. If its only until after the 1st stage of the application how can I get private health insurance for her. 2. Is the only option for my wife to work (She is in Finance) by getting an "Open Work Permit" or can she find a job and get a company to sponsor a TWP for her?

[Omar]

Is there any specific definition for pre-existing medical condition?

[AlanChapney]