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Posted date : Aug 1, 2017

The advocacy work of the association is funded entirely through member donations which are held in a separate account, independent of the daily operation budget of the association, known as the Special Action Fund (SAF). The SAF is utilized when the CSA does not have the time to seek donations, and must engage immediately in […]

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

Effective January 1, 2016, Saskatchewan formally increases the amount of time residents may be absent from the province, from six to seven months (over any 12-month period), while still retaining continuous provincial health coverage.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

The Northwest Territories changes their temporary absence policy, and now allows residents to be absent from the territory for up to seven months, while still remaining eligible for continuous health coverage. This change was a direct result of the Canadian Travellers’ Report Card which was previously discussed in the NWT legislature.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

Effective August 1, 2014, residents of Nova Scotia will be able to spend up to seven months outside of the province, each calendar year, and still retain their Medical Services Insurance (MSI) coverage. In addition to the health coverage extension, effective August 1, 2014, beneficiaries of the Nova Scotia Family and Senior’s Pharmacare Program will be able to receive up to 270 day supply of medication for vacation purposes.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

The CSA works with the Alberta government to increase out-of-country health coverage from six to seven months.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

Manitoba formalizes the CSA’s request to extend the amount of time that residents of Manitoba can be absent from their home province and still retain health benefits from six to seven months.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

British Columbia increases the amount of time that permanent residents can spend outside of the province and still maintain their health coverage from six to seven months.

Posted date : Jul 28, 2017

As a direct result of discussions with the CSA, federal Minister of Health Tony Clement communicates to every provincial and territorial minister of health, reminding them of their obligations under the portability criterion of the Canada Health Act.

Posted date : Jul 27, 2017

A policy is agreed upon between Manitoba Health and the CSA whereby residents who spend 183 days outside of Canada, and after they return to Manitoba, may be absent for up to an additional 30 days in order for them to enjoy more travel to visit family, attend weddings and funerals, etc.  

Posted date : Jul 21, 2017

Ontario’s premier Mike Harris attends the Florida extravaganza to announce three major reforms in Ontario regulations: Ontario residents are now required to be in the province for 153 days in a 12-month period to maintain health care (rather than previous 183 days). Travellers, when leaving the country, may now access a second 100-day supply of prescription drugs for a total of 200 days’ prescription medication. Ontario residents while abroad may vote provincially, via proxy.