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Posted date : May 14, 2019

My husband and I had just nicely arrived in Florida to our winter home when Peter became very ill very quickly. Medipac arranged everything, from hospital care in Florida to flying us home, and also contacted our doctor here to arrange care after we got home. After being home in Ontario for seven weeks, Medipac […]

Posted date : Dec 15, 2017

Do you have to return to Canada for 30 days or more to get a new B2 visa, or can you go to Mexico or other countries? Maurice Michaud Response: Ed.: The B2 visa is verbally issued by, and applies only for travel to, the United States. You may travel to other places any time, […]

Posted date : Nov 27, 2017

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Posted date : Nov 22, 2017

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Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I own a condo in Vero Beach Florida and for a few years, my son has driven us down, stayed for a week or so and then I have bought him a ticket to fly home. This worked well for me and he was happy to do it. In the spring, I […]

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk: Re: Travel with pets I found, to my chagrin, that WestJet, the company I prefer to use, will not take an animal between May and October. However, Air Canada does. (To Ron Steeves, my maiden name is Doris STEEVES – hi cousin!!!) Thank You! Doris Layton, Mississauga, ON Response: Ed: We checked, […]

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, On page 50 of “The CSA Travel Information Guide” 2011 Edition, it says, “Typical work that may not be performed includes: In a condominium, mobile home or manufactured home community, receiving “cash” or reduced/free rent and/or maintenance fees for the season in exchange for: Park office clerical duties Park grounds maintenance Park […]

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I am pleased to inform you that we have received a full refund of the extra tax we had to pay because CRA originally rejected our Medipac travel insurance premium cost for the 2010 tax year. Thank you for all your help and good luck helping snowbirds in the future. Ann and […]

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, The same day I read your article about efforts to have the CRA approve travel medical expenses, I received notice of reassessment as they had rejected my claim for the premiums paid. However, your article gave me strength and I am appealing. Thanks for your efforts. John C. Oakville, ON Response: Ed: […]

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 […]