Frequently Asked Questions
When you arrive in Canada you are required to purchase a health insurance plan for the first three months of your stay through the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) for yourself and your accompanying family. You must hold a valid work permit issued by Citizenship and Immigration Canada to obtain UHIP.
As a Temporary Worker of Canada, you will able to enroll in the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) only from the fourth month of your arrival to Canada.
Canadians returning to Canada also must apply for UHIP until they can reapply for OHIP coverage.
Please contact Human Resources (HR) by phone: 613.533.2070 to make an appointment to enroll in UHIP. More information can be found on the HR website. For information on UHIP coverage please visit the UHIP website.
Please note that securing employment for your spouse or partner is not the responsibility of Queen’s University or any department or office within Queen’s.