Hi, looking to retire in @2 yrs. I am 45, will have a military pension, so I don't think cost will be a problem. What are the Canadian Laws for living outside Canada? I have been told u cannot be outside Canada for over 180 days in a year or u lose ur CPP. I was also told if u come back to Canada for 2 days out of the year, then it's ok. Anyone have advice for me? I will be coming single. Thanks.
Canadian Laws
HappinessSeeker
02 September 2016 22:25:03
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dinosinc
02 September 2016 22:35:46
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have a look at this link Gov of CND and this one benefits
HappinessSeeker
02 September 2016 22:47:47
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Thanks. What about health care?
planner
02 September 2016 23:40:35
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Canadian healthcare does not help you here. But private insurance is available, good quality and affordable. I work with one of the 2 best companies.
As to Canadian rules, being outside Canada doesn't effect your right to CPP, it does effect your right to health care and the Old Age Supplement. But you are a long way from that.
planner
02 September 2016 23:40:57
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And welcome to the forums!!!
HappinessSeeker
03 September 2016 00:01:34
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Thano you. Are u in DR? Where is best place to live?
planner
03 September 2016 02:17:17
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No one can say what is the best place to live. It depends what you like, what's important to you and what you need!
planner
03 September 2016 02:17:55
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And yes, I've been here 13 years.
HappinessSeeker
03 September 2016 02:26:07
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Thank you dear. Appreciate ur advice xo
HappinessSeeker
03 September 2016 02:45:19
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We need to keep in touch.
planner
03 September 2016 03:49:21
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Please do. And read lots of the other threads, they are full of great information!
Bob K
03 September 2016 12:07:44
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HappinessSeeker let me add my welcome. Yes you will have an issue with your health insurance if you are out of Canada for over 6 months and I think some provinces actually let you be out 7 months. However I know many who return after a long long time and have no problem. I also think you insurance is re instated after being back after 30 days.
There is lots of information here to read and lots of good folks here as well.
Have you been to the DR before???
Before you do any move you need to come and spend a couple of months as a non tourist and see if he country "fits" you. As well as to explore places to live. We have been here for over 10 years and live on the north coast (between Sosua and Cabarete) which has a large expat community.
Bob K
HappinessSeeker
03 September 2016 15:01:09
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Thanks for the info Bob. I have been to DR 6 times as a tourist. I will definitely spend some time as a non-tourist for a couple months. My retirement date is Jan 2019, looking fwd to it. 😀
planner
03 September 2016 15:18:47
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Insurance reinstates after 3 months. Good info Bob....
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