Surviving with sickle cell disease in canada

[Gabby Banks]

Hello guys I really need help on surviving with SS in Canada. I am from Nigeria and a stickler. I work with globacom but I wish to travel to Canada for my masters but I am very concerned about surviving in Canada as a sickler because of cold and high medical expenses. Please is there any one living in Canada with SS please tell me your experience and challenges

 

[awelesule]

I am also interested in this subject as well. I hope someone gives useful information about this.

 

[canuck78]

You should look at the level of coverage available to international students through the uhip health plan. If your plan is to enter the pgwp program with the aim to immigrate you should look whether you will be considered medically inadmissible. Obviously your health may change once you get to Canada and that could also make you medically inadmissible.

 

[DPT]

Hi, I am currently living in Canada with sickle cell and I too was concerned about the cold. I haven't had a severe crisis since being here so i've been lucky. When you arrive for your masters program you will be covered by UHIP (all universities use this insurance plan). I am currently on my post graduate work permit and I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence (PR). From what I understand us sicklers won't have a problem passing the Medical for PR. I understand your hesitation to come to Canada with sickle cell and I had the same thoughts as well, but I went for it and everything is fine so far.
Good Luck!

 

[canuck78]

Hi, I am currently living in Canada with sickle cell and I too was concerned about the cold. I haven't had a severe crisis since being here so i've been lucky. When you arrive for your masters program you will be covered by UHIP (all universities use this insurance plan). I am currently on my post graduate work permit and I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence (PR). From what I understand us sicklers won't have a problem passing the Medical for PR. I understand your hesitation to come to Canada with sickle cell and I had the same thoughts as well, but I went for it and everything is fine so far.
Good Luck!

Depending on the severity of your sickle cell medical inadmissibility could definitely be an issue.

 

[EvaDee]

Hi, I am currently living in Canada with sickle cell and I too was concerned about the cold. I haven't had a severe crisis since being here so i've been lucky. When you arrive for your masters program you will be covered by UHIP (all universities use this insurance plan). I am currently on my post graduate work permit and I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence (PR). From what I understand us sicklers won't have a problem passing the Medical for PR. I understand your hesitation to come to Canada with sickle cell and I had the same thoughts as well, but I went for it and everything is fine so far.
Good Luck!

Please can I pm you? I’m interested in this topic and I’d like to really know more.

 

[DPT]

Please can I pm you? I’m interested in this topic and I’d like to really know more.

Ye no problem.

 

[RASHEED LATEEF]

Hi, I am currently living in Canada with sickle cell and I too was concerned about the cold. I haven't had a severe crisis since being here so i've been lucky. When you arrive for your masters program you will be covered by UHIP (all universities use this insurance plan). I am currently on my post graduate work permit and I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence (PR). From what I understand us sicklers won't have a problem passing the Medical for PR. I understand your hesitation to come to Canada with sickle cell and I had the same thoughts as well, but I went for it and everything is fine so far.
Good Luck!

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[DPT]

Just wanted to give an update to everyone. I received my PR and immediately applied for OHIP. So far any testing/treatment that is sickle cell related has been covered under OHIP and I haven't had to pay anything myself. I hope this helps someone

 

[taymedayor]

Hi, I am currently living in Canada with sickle cell and I too was concerned about the cold. I haven't had a severe crisis since being here so i've been lucky. When you arrive for your masters program you will be covered by UHIP (all universities use this insurance plan). I am currently on my post graduate work permit and I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence (PR). From what I understand us sicklers won't have a problem passing the Medical for PR. I understand your hesitation to come to Canada with sickle cell and I had the same thoughts as well, but I went for it and everything is fine so far.
Good Luck!

please can I get more Information on this ?. I really need to speak with you . can you pm me your number or email . I don't know how to pm on here

 

[Fizhér]

Hi, I am currently living in Canada with sickle cell and I too was concerned about the cold. I haven't had a severe crisis since being here so i've been lucky. When you arrive for your masters program you will be covered by UHIP (all universities use this insurance plan). I am currently on my post graduate work permit and I am in the process of applying for Permanent Residence (PR). From what I understand us sicklers won't have a problem passing the Medical for PR. I understand your hesitation to come to Canada with sickle cell and I had the same thoughts as well, but I went for it and everything is fine so far.
Good Luck!

I had my medical request form from IRCC for my study permit and had the medical exams done today. I also have much concern because I'm SC patient.

But reading your post has unburdened me a little.
Thanks

 

[Fizhér]

Just wanted to give an update to everyone. I received my PR and immediately applied for OHIP. So far any testing/treatment that is sickle cell related has been covered under OHIP and I haven't had to pay anything myself. I hope this helps someone

It really does.

Lots of thanks.

 

[canuck78]

I had my medical request form from IRCC for my study permit and had the medical exams done today. I also have much concern because I'm SC patient.

But reading your post has unburdened me a little.
Thanks

It really depends on the individual case and what level of treatment you receive. As a student there will be a record of your healthcare use in Canada which may make it much harder to get PR. If you have a chronic condition coming to a Canada assuming you will eventually be able to secure PR and pass a medical multiple years from now is a risk. Getting a study permit can also be difficult especially in certain provinces with health issues.