GMS Immigrants & Visitors to Canada
Instant issue of GMS "Immigrants & Visitors to Canada" Plans
Whether you’re just visiting, or planning on making Canada your new home, GMS is here to help provide for your emergency medical needs while in the country.
Our simple, online application makes it easy for you to choose the coverage you need:
No medical questions if you are under 55 years of age.
No wait periods if you apply before you arrive in Canada. (However, if you apply to start or extend coverage while in Canada, you will face a 48 hour wait period.)
If you are visiting from outside North America, coverage in United States of America and Mexico is included with your Canadian travel medical emergency plan. Please see the policy wording for complete details.
Payment Options Include:Apply on-line today! HERE


| Benefit | Detail | ||
| Hospitalization | Covers hospital room and board charges, up to semi-private, unless specified by a physician (if medically necessary, charges for intensive and coronary care units are included) | ||
| Medical Services | Covers the cost of treatment by physician or surgeon | ||
| Diagnostic Services | Covers the cost of x-rays and other diagnostic tests | ||
| Out-Patient Treatment | Covers out-patient emergency room charges | ||
| In-Hospital Prescription Drugs | Covers the cost of prescription drugs and medication prescribed by a physician (to a maximum of a 30 day prescription) | ||
| Road Ambulance | Covers 100% of the cost for emergency transport to a hospital | ||
| Paramedical Services | Covers up to $300 toward the cost of emergency services of an osteopath, physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist, and/or podiatrist | ||
| Accidental Dental | Covers up to $2,000 per injury and up to $250 for the relief of dental pain | ||
| Return of Remains | Covers the cost for preparation and transportation to your country of origin, destination in Canada, or the cost of cremation or burial at the place of death | ||
| Child Care | Covers the cost for licensed child care for a dependant traveling with you if you are hospitalized (up to $500) | ||
| Coverage Continuation | If coverage expires while hospitalized, coverage will continue for all covered persons up until 72 hours after discharge from the hospital. | ||
| Out-of-Pocket Expenses | Covers the cost of accommodations, meals, phone calls and taxi or bus fares incurred by an accompanying family member in the event hospitalization continues after the policy expiry date | ||
| 24-Hour Travel Assistance Services | Coordination of all medical care, transportation, and repatriation; telephone interpretation services in most languages; monitoring of progress during treatment and recovery by managed care. | ||
| Travel Benefits Outside of Canada |
For trips of 365 days or less (for those under 55 years of age) or 180 days or less (for those aged 55-79) made in Canada, United States and Mexico, covered expenses include:
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This is a summary of benefits. Please refer to policy wording for complete details.
We're ready to discuss your future financial and insurance planning needs whenever you are. To talk now, please call us at (604) 702-0063 or toll-free 1-866-702-0063. Or complete our contact form and we'll get back to you in a timely fashion.
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