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Hi,

Please pardon me if this post is not following the thread. I am not sure am doing a good job with finding my way on Nairaland. All the same, I am trying to provide some information for all those who are asking about having information on cost for delivery without insurance in Canada.

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I was given the information that some hospitals have special reduced rate for women without Health Insurance coverage. The first thing then is to ask your hospital if they have payment plans for women with low income. Payment plans could be installment or a large cut off from the initial bill. In essence, dont be scared of the big figures you hear or see, you may not pay up to the big cost. They will need evidence you earn low and thanks to poor naira to dollar exchange ...all the big naira na small dollars. Your Nigeria payslip is enough for this I was informed. Having said that, if you provide me with the name of hospital , I could make calls for you to know their pricing and of other plans that will be beneficial. Good news is that, if they dont offer what is needed, they will refer to where such cheaper maternity services could be accessed. Anywhere in this place is good, the system works..no story...although some hospitals could have more facilities but basically...You will be fine...Pray also.

Secondly, about accomodation, I am not in a position to share right now but my place may be available for a month rent in June. If interested, let me know. I live in Toronto. I have been greatly helped by people I never knew and will never meet again in this life, so I can help make calls and provide the information for you to follow up. Making few calls wont reduce or add to my monthly phone bill, so no hassles.

If this info above will help someone, then good. Pls respond to this same page. My response may be late because of time difference but I will respond.

Please, I need advice on the type of visa to apply for my dependants and self. Thanks to God I got a postdoc fellowship in Canada for a year and renewable for the second year. I want to travel with my 3 children and one of them is a US citizen. They are minors aged under 12. My program will involve travelling out of Canada (the frequency can't be known now) for conferences and research purposes. I plan to take with me a lady well known and loved by my kids, she's always stayed with them whenever I travel or get very busy at work. Pls, what type of visa should I apply for the second adult going with me? what type of visa for my children? Is it truly study permit as informed by someone? Should I apply for my dual citizenship child as Nigerian or American? She's a toddler. Should I apply for study permit or work permit for myself? and lastly...what documents do I need to present aside the award letters?

Someone in the house should please assist with an information. Thanks

I am just following this thread and I hope this is the right place to ask this question. Please, I need advice on the type of visa to apply for my dependants and self. Thanks to God I got a postdoc fellowship in Canada for a year and renewable for the second year. I want to travel with my 3 children and one of them is a US citizen. They are minors aged under 12. My program will involve travelling out of Canada (the frequency can't be known now) for conferences and research purposes. I plan to take with me a lady well known and loved by my kids, she's always stayed with them whenever I travel or get very busy at work. Pls, what type of visa should I apply for the second adult going with me? what type of visa for my children? Is it truly study permit as informed by someone? Should I apply for my dual citizenship child as Nigerian or American? She's a toddler. Should I apply for study permit or work permit for myself? and lastly...what documents do I need to present aside the award letters?

I will appreciate all candid advice.Thank you