Immigrants or permanent residents:

Bluecross emergency travel insurance is offered to immigrants or permanent residents awaiting eligibility for the government health insurance plan or to persons who, during their trip, completed the procedures for obtaining immigrant or permanent resident status.

This insurance is offered only to persons 69 years of age or younger.

To be eligible, the applicant must have read and understood the declaration of health and successfully completed the necessary medical tests required by the governmental authorities.

Foreign Workers:

This insurance is offered to foreign workers in Canada who possess a work permit. Again, the person should be 69 years of age or younger. Acceptable proof is required from the employer attesting that the covered person is actively working in Canada during the coverage period.

Foreign Students:

This insurance is offered to foreign students in Canada who possess a study permit. This insurance is offered only to personsl 49 years of age or younger. Acceptable proof is required attesting that the covered person is registered during the coverage period as a full-time student at an educational institution recognized in Canada.

Visitors to Canada:

This insurance is offered to foreign persons or returning Canadians that are not eligible to government health insurance plan due to an extended leave. This insurance is offered to people 79 years of age or younger.

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