Medical exam/vaccinations and Extended health benefits

[MissPearls 38]

Hey guys,

Really silly question here, but has anyone been able to get their medical or vaccinations covered by their extended benefits? I have GWL coverage through work, and we have the health spending account, which I always end up with $500 sitting in there just waiting to be used for some medical need. Any idea if they would cover these costs? Has anyone tried?

[Dualie 185]

Medicals for immigration purposes are not covered. (I have GWL also). Vaccinations might be, however you may not need anything, depending on your age. I had my doctor do a blood draw to show immunization. I only required tDap and she gave it to me free (Manitoba Medical). I got the flu shot free at the drugstore, you may not need one. I guess that stuff is different from province to province, but I do know that no extended health care plan will cover immigration medicals. Good luck!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I'd call them directly - You're having a medical exam done for a US immigration medical by a Dr authorized for that purpose by US immigration - the worst they can say is no, right? It's probably not a common question so they might have to dig or get back to you.

Edited March 3, 2015 by Udella&Wiz

[BatmanFlow 481]

i have the same scenario, although mines with sunlife and i have money into my HSA account. I am just going to submit the claim online and attach the receipt. The worse they can do is deny it. Doesnt hurt to try.

Edited March 3, 2015 by BatmanFlow

[jassynicholas 0]

I have GWL and they do not cover vaccinations. Depends on your plan coverage though, so you can always call or email them. I emailed and got a quick response. Most vaccinations are covered by OHIP, so I'd get any you are missing that are covered by OHIP ahead of the medical.

[dburnt 59]

Are you talking pre or post immigration? Prior to my medical, I had my family doctor provide an immunity record, and any missing vaccinations were done in office with no billing (including flu shot).

Post immigration (because the quack here said I needed another flu shot and a second booster for MMR) was outside the window of my benefit package (it only covered me for 2 weeks)