Navigating Health Insurance Cost

   Navigating Health

Insurance Cost

                         Peace of Mind Starts with a Policy                 


Imagine being excited to move to a different country. You packed your bags, booked the flight, arranged accommodation, and planned your budget for a month but forgot a major need: Your health insurance policy. Health issues aren’t something that you can procrastinate about. It can come anywhere without notice. It's even more difficult when you are in a new country. You may need to spend a huge amount of money if you aren't aware of the health insurance policy of the country you are moving to.  If you are coming to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada as an international student, Guard.me health insurance plan can cover your basic medical costs for first few months.
Some schools automatically enroll students in this health insurance plan and charge them a certain amount of money. For the longer term it is best to apply for the
Medical Services Plan (MSP). However, it's not free; you need to pay $75 each month to be able to use your insurance plan.  Your MSP can cover your medical expenses until the end of your visa status. It covers health care such as doctor visits, hospital stays, and medical tests. But you need to be careful if you are traveling outside BC because MSP doesn't cover everything when you are not here. If you are visiting a doctor, always be careful and read the terms and conditions of your medical plan to see whether you are eligible to use the services. It's all up to you to decide whether you want health insurance or not. You may not want to pay $75 per month when you are not even using any services. Avoiding insurance might help save money, but in the long term, it can cost more than you ever pay for your whole insurance plan. Paying a small amount of money every month can save you from bigger costs in the future. You can ease your life and live peacefully with no burden of your sudden health issues even when you're away from home. So before coming to Vancouver, always remember to arrange your health insurance first.  

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