Snowbirds Articles

- How long can Canadian snowbirds stay in the US? That's a great question - and if you're a Canadian citizen who appreciates a bit of warm, sunny weather now and then, it's one that you should learn the answer to as soon as you can. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLJdgEf671Y Whether...
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- Rimmed with white-sand beaches, bustling with cosmopolitan cities, and teeming with green jungles and lush lagoons, Mexico’s terrain is as varied as its people. Its diversity makes the country a dream destination for beach vacationers, thrill seekers, luxury travelers, backpackers, and just...
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- Seniors traveling south to their favorite snowbird destinations sometimes ask us about the differences between buying their insurance policy direct from an insurance company compared to buying through a broker.  You do have a choice, but we believe that the following compelling reasons...
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- An increasing number of Canadians are traveling with medical devices such as Implantable Cardio Defibrillators (ICDs).   Many travelers with heart conditions will be familiar with the ICD, which is used as a preventive device in heart patients.  These small devices are placed under...
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- Finding adequate travel insurance is always a challenge for travelers with serious medical conditions, such as those that require the use of home oxygen.  Home oxygen is often recommended for people with low blood oxygen levels.  There are many diseases that can cause this problem,...
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- Some Canadians equate health coverage with tax status.  In fact, the two are not necessarily the same.  Canadians living overseas who maintain significant ties to Canada may still be liable for Canadian income taxes, even though they have lost their provincial health care coverage due...
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