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Posted date : Aug 19, 2019

FAQs – Seven Month Absence in a Calendar Year for Longer Term Vacationers – Amendments have been made to the maximum period of time a resident can stay out of the province and continue to maintain Medical Services Plan (MSP) coverage.

Posted date : Aug 1, 2019

A guide to the benefits and services provided by the Canadian Snowbird Association.

Posted date : Jun 28, 2019

Only $54.00! * CDN 9 Great Benefits Faster and Cheaper (Including taxes) * Canadian residents only The CSA Auto Club is one of the most affordable and comprehensive roadside assistance programs for all your emergency roadside needs. Low cost reimbursement without all the unnecessary bells and whistles that just drive up your cost! No waiting […]

Posted date : Jun 14, 2019

Premium Discounts Unique Benefits For the Snowbird Lifestyle The CSA Auto and Home Insurance Plan has been specifically designed and implemented for the members of the Canadian Snowbird Association. 1-800-267-8000 or GTA 416-441-7029 About Our Insurance Plans Insurance may well be the single most expensive purchase you make in a year…every year. That’s why it’s […]

Posted date : May 14, 2019

You obviously receive a lot of inquiries regarding the maximum time Canadians can stay in the U.S. I’ve read many of them, but I am still unclear on a couple of points: If you file Form 8840 but the IRS is unresponsive, do you just have to hope that they’ve accepted your claim to a […]

Posted date : Dec 15, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I recently heard that the six-month rule was changed to seven months. Is this true? I also heard that nine months is in the works. Is this true? Also, for how long can I winter in the U.S. and not lose my Canadian pension? Winston Sharkey Cambridge, ON Response: Ed: Just to […]

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, whether […]

Posted date : Nov 27, 2017

MEDIPAC TRAVEL INSURANCE : 1-800-633-4722 Early Bird Travel Insurance is now available – SAVE up to 25% CSA Members can SAVE, with Medipac’s Claim-Free Advantage. Use discount codes CSA39775 or CSA39785. NEW – Coverage up to $10Million USD Including COVID-19, with MedipacGOLD.  The Canadian Snowbird Association exclusively endorses Medipac Travel Insurance. Why we choose Medipac […]

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

I would like some clarification on how long we can stay in the United States. I live in Ontario. Some people tell me six months, while others say seven months. I also heard that our Ontario health coverage expires if we are out of the province for more than six month. Is this true? Your […]

Posted date : Nov 13, 2017

Dear Bird Talk, I would like to know how it affects us Canadians if we stay down in the USA for more than the 183 days. William in BC Response: Ed.: Currently, when a Canadian is admitted into the U.S. as a visitor, it is under a verbal B-2 Visitor’s Visa. You are permitted to […]