International students to be covered under province’s medical care plan

As a key commitment of the Provincial Immigration Strategy, 2007, the provincial government will extend health-care coverage under the province’s Medical Care Plan (MCP) to international students undertaking post-secondary studies in Newfoundland and Labrador. This initiative will take effect June 11….“There are approximately 1,000 international students studying in the province annually each contributing between $18,000 and $25,000 to the provincial economy each year,” Health Minister Ross Wiseman said. “Providing health-care coverage for these individuals will give them peace of mind in knowing that they will not have to pay for their health care services, which further enhances our province’s ability to recruit international students.” …The program applies to any foreign individual issued an official study permit by Citizenship and Immigration Canada before entering the country. [View Full Article]