When we go for the Medical Exams--

do we have to go in Montreal?
does our Ontario Health Cards cover?
if not-any idea on how much it costs?
do my two kids need them too?

Thanks

They will send you a list of Doctors who do them. I'm pretty sure every Province will have one. I know for me in Edmonton, the cost is $220.00. I will have to have the Titres test because the Health Unit here has no records of my Immunizations, but my Alberta Heath Care will cover that.

I just had mine here in Nova Scotia it cost me : $160 for examination, $15 for measles mumps rubella shot, $82 for chest X-ray and bloodwork and $20 for courier service to my door.

Grand Total $277

The Doc list is here on VJ Click on FAQ go TO 21.0 useful tips and pointers then click on 21.8 medical exam everything you wanted to know
Read and scroll down there's a spot to click on that list all the USCIS Docs in each Province

OHIP doesn't cover the medical - you will have to cover the costs yourself. If you or your children require any immunizations go to your own doctor and have them done before the medical as they probably will be covered by OHIP. Obtain proof of the immunizations and bring it with you to the medicals. You will need medicals for the three of you. Make sure you get a copy of the vaccination worksheet from the panel physician who does the medicals. There are a number of doctors in Ontario who are authorized to do the medical - choose the one that is closest to you or the one who gives you the best price - the price does vary from doctor to doctor. The Consulate will enclose a list of authorized panel physicians when it sends you the package of forms and information you need.

Also, some VJ'ers from Canada have been able to have their private insurance cover all or part of the medical, ir you have private insurance

your kids should have their vaccination records easily enough, but if you can't get yours, don't bother getting new vaccinations, just get blood drawn at your family doctor and have them run titres. Test results usually take a couple of weeks, so go enough in advance that you can take the results with you to your medical exam.

I had the titres done for free from OHIP at my GPs office, got a Tetanus booster for free at the GP, and the medical exam cost me I think it was $180 something in Toronto. The doctor even commended me on having the titres done rather than having un-neccesary vaccinations. You'll probably only need a tetanus booster.

I was going to get the Titres done when I go for the Medical. I went yesterday to do it instead. I figure I'll have the records and extra time in case I need any other shots. I had my Tetnus done a few weeks ago and have that record now. Neither of those two things cost me anything to get.

I'm going to my family doctor tomorrow to get my vaccinations updated (covered by OHIP).

Had mine done with Dr. Seiden in Toronto. Would reccommend them. The cost was $185 I think.

Mo

here is a list of doctors you can go to for the medical in Ontario...

Dr. Al Laity
450 Central Ave, Suite 202
London, ON
519-433-4150

Dr. Maureen Stewart
1919 Riverside Dr
Ottawa, ON
613-523-8998
$250

Medisys Health Group
95 St. Clair Ave W, 12th flr
Toronto, ON
416-926-6464 ext 4025

Dr. Howard Seiden & Assoc
Dr. Laura Penava
3955 Tecumseh Rd E
Windsor, ON
1-866-362-5603
http://www.panelphysicians.com/index.htm

Dr. Howard Seiden & Assoc
Front-Frederick Health Services
145 Front St E
Toronto, ON
416-362-5603
http://www.panelphysicians.com/index.htm

Dr. Lorne S. Weiner
211-75 Albert St
Ottawa, ON
613-238-5963
$250

http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/inde...mp;cty=Montreal

Anyone who has put through their medical exam cost to private insurance:

Did you get that approved prior to sending it? Any special way to do that or did you just submit and wait and see?

thanks everyone for your answers

going to update shots for everyone----and will see if my insurance through work might cover the other things--worth a shot!

Angel

I used fast pay from Blue Cross - they tell you then and there, so i didn't have to wait for a verdict.

I also do group admin for our company on our health insurance policy. Our policy stated that out of province costs for medical exams and x-rays/blood work would be covered. SO that's how mine got covered I believe (I had to go to another province for a "US Approved" medical. I called a few weeks later about an in province medical for a driver's test (for another of our employees), and Blue Cross said no. It's always worth a shot though to send them in, they can only say no!