This question addresses Specialty Lines of insurance and the interaction between insurance and federal immigration law. The Super Visa is a long-term, multi-entry visa for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens or permanent residents. To be eligible, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) mandates a specific level of private medical insurance.
According to the RICC rules and the RIBO Level 1 Blueprint, the policy must meet two primary criteria (Option C):
Minimum Coverage: $100,000 in emergency medical protection (covering healthcare, hospitalization, and repatriation).
Validity Period: The policy must be valid for at least one year (365 days) from the date of entry into Canada.
The policy must be issued by a Canadian insurance company and must be paid in full (though some insurers allow monthly payments with specific proof of coverage). The broker’s role in Consulting and Advising is to ensure that the policy wordings are "compliant" with the current IRCC framework for 2026.
Failing to provide the correct limit or duration could result in the client’s visa application being rejected. Furthermore, the broker must warn the client about pre-existing condition exclusions, which are common in VTC policies. This technical knowledge is vital for Risk Identification and Assessment, ensuring that the visitor is not just "legal" but actually protected from the high costs of Canadian medical care. Mastery of these specific mandates demonstrates Professionalism and the ability to manage Relationship Management with multi-generational families navigating the complexities of Canadian immigration.
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