Question: In my practice, I may be asked to provide care to patients who are non-residents1 of Canada and do not have access to public health insurance. Am I eligible for CNPS protection? Answer: Nurses providing care to non-residents of Canada remain eligible for CNPS protection, provided that a legal or regulatory proceeding arises from…
Read MoreQuestion: I am a Canadian nurse currently working outside of Canada. Am I eligible for CNPS protection? Answer: CNPS beneficiaries working outside of Canada remain eligible for assistance, provided that the claim was commenced in Canada, they were a CNPS beneficiary at the time of the events giving rise to the proceedings and they were…
Read MoreQuestion: What is the difference between claims-made and occurrence-based protection? Answer: Claims-made protection provides coverage for claims that arise while the protection is active. The availability of protection depends first and foremost on when the claim was commenced. For instance, in the case of an insurance policy, the policy provides coverage for claims that arise…
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