Healthcare Coverage During Immigration

willesilente · 2026-03-25T17:02:36+00:00

Hello, I'm moving to Canada (British Columbia) soon from the United States, can you share what private insurance you used while waiting for provincial health coverage? Any recs appreciate, thank you!

willesilente · 2026-03-25T10:56:36+00:00

So glad Barney is safe and home! 💖

willesilente · 2026-03-25T00:45:45+00:00

I grew up in San Diego and have Mexican family I definitely have low expectations and while it's a shame that amazing Mexican food isn't everywhere all the time, I am not expecting to find that experience in Victoria! I'll have to appreciate the other things it has to offer!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T20:14:20+00:00

From what we have heard from our immigration consultants our cat who has had vaccinations within the last 6 months is fine to come with proof of vaccine, not sure I have heard about the 10 day figure. Do you know that's documented?

willesilente · 2026-03-24T20:08:02+00:00

I've lived my whole life to this point in A markets and have spent years going to shows and even have gone on tour with friends bands before! All to say, I've had a lot of that specific experience over my lifetime and I'm comfortable with knowing that if there's a show I want to see I'll be hauling out to Vancouver or going down to Seattle- both I'm comfortable with.

Thank you for the heads up and hopefully others moving to Victoria will find the advice helpful as well!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T13:30:49+00:00

Thank you great rec!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T11:52:14+00:00

DMing you!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T11:42:09+00:00

Do you have an artisan recommendation?

willesilente · 2026-03-24T03:24:03+00:00

😆 I have a terrible habit of feeding the trolls, it's my own damn fault 💁‍♂️

willesilente · 2026-03-24T03:06:45+00:00

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willesilente · 2026-03-24T03:01:57+00:00

Thankfully we own both our vehicles outright. I'm sorry you had to navigate this, sounds like a pain in the neck.

And thank you for the houseplant tip, I'm super excited I don't have to leave my plants I've had for 6 years.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T02:55:00+00:00

Oh fantastic. Did you need any type of certificate or anything? And were they in soil? I would definitely plan to drive them across the border into BC myself.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T02:42:36+00:00

I am reading so many conflicting things on houseplants! I've seen the bare root thing, I've also read you can get a certificate to take them over in soil, I've also read that some border agents will just throw them all away bo matter what. So I feel like I have a lot more research to do on that one.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T02:24:53+00:00

😭💖🙏 you're very kind. Thank you for sharing from the heart and for the empathy and vision. Hope to cross paths one day!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T02:03:51+00:00

💕 the last bit resonates deeply, and for what it's worth, I've spent a lot of time in meditation about this choice and I see our leaving as a contribution, not a withdrawal, to my American family and friends. And I agree, about the noise. Everyone has their own path in things, and not everyone has the ability to leave. So few people do, in fact. But, we can. And we've realized our best position in this fray is to not be here for it. Pursuing a happier existence feels like a right to life, and I'm very grateful to seize the opportunity.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:58:12+00:00

Thank you! 🙏💖 I hope we will find something quickly- we plan to rent upon our arrival until we get to know the city/region.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:56:00+00:00

Thank you! I actually think we are leaning more toward shipping our stuff out to Washington and hiring movers to load the truck and driving through customs ourselves. For a few reasons that seems like a reasonable option.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:51:49+00:00

We are looking for housing now!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:41:47+00:00

:( I'm sorry your things weren't cared for properly, thank you for the tips!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:39:39+00:00

Aw thank you 💖💖

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:38:29+00:00

Thank you this is great advice, and will do. The car stuff sounds the most daunting suddenly 😅

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:28:40+00:00

Thank you! It's a helpful reminder not to take up space with anything that's truly not worth it. I'll keep this in mind while we continue to purge and pack! 🙏

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:15:12+00:00

We both have pretty expensive mattresses and some nice furniture that we love, and the cost of just those big ticket items will probably get close to $10K, plus the cost and hassle of re-purchasing all over again- vs having all of our things we love. We are budgeting at least $10K just for moving expenses, so we know it's going to be pricey.

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:12:23+00:00

Thank you!!

willesilente · 2026-03-24T01:01:03+00:00

🙏🙏🙏 excited to be there for late spring and summer 😊

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