Restrictions for pregnant women and individuals on parental leave
Here are the restrictions when the policy is purchased.
Pregnant women cannot be on leave when taking out insurance.
Pregnant woman – First or second trimester of pregnancy
- If she works, her insurance application will be approved without any limitations.
- If she's on preventive withdrawal, her insurance application will be approved if she doesn't have a health problem or additional risks related to pregnancy.
- The benefit period is limited to 2 years with a minimum waiting period of 90 days. The benefit paid on the first day in the event of hospitalization is maintained.
- Exclusions are not automatically added for complications related to pregnancy, childbirth or miscarriage.
Pregnant woman – Last trimester of pregnancy
- If she works or she's on preventive withdrawal, her insurance application will be approved if she doesn't have a health problem or additional risks related to pregnancy.
- The benefit period is limited to 2 years with a minimum waiting period of 90 days.
- An exclusion for complications related to pregnancy, childbirth or miscarriage will be added in certain cases.
Pregnant woman who had a previous pregnancy with complications
- If she had a previous pregnancy with complications, her insurance application could be deferred or approved with exclusions.
- If she had a previous pregnancy with
major complications, her insurance application could be deferred. In this case, she'll have to wait until after childbirth to submit a new application.
Individual on parental leave
(This includes 18 weeks of maternity leave after childbirth, 52 weeks of parental leave and 5 weeks of paternity leave.)
- A woman on maternity leave must wait 1 month after childbirth to apply for insurance.
- An individual on parental leave must meet the criteria for hours worked based on their situation before the start of their parental leave.
- The current occupation prior to the start of the parental leave, excluding a temporary assignment, will be used to determine the occupation category.
- The number of hours worked for eligibility will be based on the insured person's situation just before their parental leave begins.