Issue 115
Posted date : Jul 22, 2020
CSANews Issue 115 Summer 2020 Edition, – In this Issue : COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED | SNOWBIRDING IN THE “NEW NORMAL” | Saint-Pierre and Miquelon | Corona Crash | Loneliness |
Read more...Posted date : Jul 22, 2020
CSANews Issue 115 Summer 2020 Edition, – In this Issue : COVID-19 QUESTIONS ANSWERED | SNOWBIRDING IN THE “NEW NORMAL” | Saint-Pierre and Miquelon | Corona Crash | Loneliness |
Read more...Posted date : May 5, 2020
When I read the CSA magazine, I see articles pertaining to FLORIDA almost exclusively. A little bit is mentioned about Arizona, but hardly ever is California mentioned. I would like to see more representation for the Western Canada snowbirds who flock to California.
Read more...Posted date : Aug 19, 2019
Spending the winter in the sunny south sure beats contending with the ice and snow of our Canadian winters. If you are truly going to enjoy the fruits of the snowbird lifestyle experience, preparation is key.
Read more...Posted date : Aug 19, 2019
As most of you are aware, the Canadian Snowbird Association has successfully worked with a number of provinces in Canada on the issue of residency requirements and eligibility for continuous health coverage.
Read more...Posted date : May 14, 2019
On page 9 of the summer 2017 CSANews, in the Bird Talk section, the editor talked about travel insurance and “the regular care and monitoring of a chronic condition.” Having “an incredible battery of tests at a bus in a pharmacy parking lot for $149” sounds great, until a situation requiring out-of-province medical attention arises […]
Read more...Posted date : Dec 12, 2017
The Canadian Snowbird Association is a national not-for-profit advocacy organization dedicated to actively defending and improving the rights and privileges of travelling Canadians. We need your help! The greater the membership, the more powerful and effective voice we cast against provincial, state and federal governments when lobbying for the rights of all travelling Canadians, […]
Read more...Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, As usual, I read CSANews from cover to cover for its valuable information and advice concerning travel and medical insurance during our annual stay in Florida for the winter months. The current issue, however, contains two items of personal opinion, which I feel deserve a response. In your editorial, I was naturally […]
Read more...Posted date : Nov 13, 2017
Dear Bird Talk, I know you have received many letters regarding out-of-country medical expenses submitted to OHIP, but I thought your readers might be interested in my experience. On June1, 2005, I underwent coronary bypass surgery. When applying for out-of-country medical coverage for the following winter I took out a policy with Medipac with a […]
Read more...Posted date : Nov 7, 2017
After reading about the 180-day maximum vehicle insurance coverage period when in the U.S. in the last CSA News issue, I also contacted my Certas/State Farm agent, who was unaware of the 180-day limit but was subsequently advised by HQ that this is indeed (and has been) an annual maximum. He claims that this is […]
Read more...Posted date : Nov 7, 2017
As a result of a recent medical trauma, I have discovered a disturbing aspect of the use of top-up insurance. In the event of a medical incident occurring late on the last day of primary insurance, it will probably not be covered by the primary insurer if treatment is not sought until the next day. […]
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