Why the amount matters. A parent admitted for a heart problem typically spends a day or two in intensive care and several more on a ward. At visitor rates that can pass $30,000 before a single doctor's bill. That's why we suggest more than the $100,000 minimum for parents over 70 or with heart conditions.
Quick answer
Super Visa insurance for parents visiting Edmonton must give at least $100,000 of emergency coverage for health care, hospitalization and repatriation, valid one year from the date they enter Canada, from a Canadian or OSFI-authorized insurer. Prices don't depend on the city; on October 17, 2026, the same $100,000 policy for a 66-year-old ranged from $1,620.60 to $2,801.56 a year. Visitors aren't covered by provincial health care, so hospital bills in Edmonton go straight to the family.
Local care
Where Your Parents Would Get Care in Edmonton
- Royal Alexandra Hospital 10240 Kingsway NW. 24/7 emergency, central Edmonton.
- Grey Nuns Community Hospital 1100 Youville Dr W. 24/7 emergency, closest for Mill Woods.
- Misericordia Community Hospital 16940 87 Ave NW. 24/7 emergency, west Edmonton.
- University of Alberta Hospital 8440 112 St NW. 24/7 emergency and specialist care.
Life-threatening emergency: call 911. For anything else, call the insurer's assistance line first; many plans pay less if you don't.
Arriving
Most parents connect through Toronto, Vancouver or Calgary. Coverage must start on the day they first land in Canada, not the day they reach Edmonton.
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What Would a Hospital Stay Cost Without Insurance?
Alberta Health Services doesn't publish visitor hospital rates, so the calculator uses an Ontario hospital's published 2026 non-resident rates as an example. Alberta ambulance: $385 plus a $200 non-Albertan surcharge.
Real prices
What Super Visa Insurance Costs in Edmonton
The cheapest plan isn't always the right one: pre-existing condition rules and stability periods differ.
- Secure Travel (RIMI), StandardMonthly from $135.05 · first and last month + $120 setup fee$1,620.60/yrBuy directly
- 2 Visit Canada, StandardMonthly $138.43 · first and last month + $120 setup fee$1,661.12/yrBuy directly
- TruStone Health, Association PlanMonthly $141.00 · separate plan for stable pre-existing conditions$1,692.00/yrBuy directly
- MSH Discover CanadaMonthly $142.65 · first and last month + $90 setup fee$1,711.85/yrBuy directly
- Manulife, BasicPaid once · well-known Canadian insurer$1,806.75/yrBuy directly
- Secure Travel (RIMI), EnhancedHigher limits on follow-up care and prescriptions$1,843.25/yrBuy directly
Real quotes for a 66-year-old, $100,000, $0 deductible, no pre-existing condition cover, October 17, 2026. Prices are the same anywhere in the province for the same plan. Not a quote for your parent. See all 13 prices
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Do You Meet the Super Visa Income Requirement?
Count yourself, your spouse, dependent children, anyone else you sponsor, and the parents you're inviting. A guide, not an immigration decision.
Who we help in Edmonton
Edmonton Families Bringing Parents Home
South-east Edmonton, especially Mill Woods and the Meadows, has a large and growing Punjabi-speaking community. Pankaj explains plans in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English.
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Areas we help: Mill Woods, Meadows, Ellerslie, Summerside, The Orchards, Tamarack, Laurel, Castle Downs, Clareview, Terwillegar, Sherwood Park, St. Albert.
Serving Alberta from Ontario
We're licensed in Alberta. Everything is done by phone, WhatsApp and email, and policy documents usually arrive by email the same day. Call or WhatsApp 647-640-2222.
Local know-how
Everyday Edmonton for Visiting Parents
Doctors' bills
Alberta doctors may bill out-of-country patients two to five times the provincial fee and can ask for payment up front. Call the insurer first so they can arrange direct billing.
From YEG
Edmonton airport is about 30 km south of downtown, near the south-east neighbourhoods.
Extending the stay
Biometrics at a Service Canada office, by appointment.
Answers for Edmonton families
Super Visa Insurance Edmonton: Your Questions
Are you licensed in Alberta?
Yes. Insure In Canada is licensed in Alberta and serves Edmonton families by phone, WhatsApp and email.
Which hospital is closest to Mill Woods?
Grey Nuns Community Hospital, 1100 Youville Dr W.
How much is an ambulance for a visitor in Alberta?
$385 plus a $200 surcharge for non-Albertans, $585 in total.
Can visiting parents get Alberta Health coverage?
No. Visitors aren't eligible and pay for care themselves unless they have private insurance.
What does Super Visa insurance cost?
Prices are the same across the province for the same plan. For a 66-year-old with $100,000 and no deductible, quotes on October 17, 2026 ranged from $1,620.60 to $2,801.56 a year, or from $135.05 a month.
Can I pay monthly?
Yes. IRCC accepts monthly plans once a deposit is paid, usually the first and last month plus a setup fee.
What if the visa is refused?
Most insurers refund the full premium if you send the refusal letter before the policy starts. We handle the request for you.
Written and reviewed by
Pankaj Bhatia, PFA, CHS
Pankaj is a licensed insurance advisor with offices in Mississauga and Cambridge, Ontario, and a member of Advocis. He helps families compare Super Visa and visitor plans from Canadian insurers and sorts out claims and refunds when plans change.
Editorial note: Insure In Canada is a licensed insurance brokerage, not an immigration consultant. This page is general information. The policy wording of the plan you buy decides what is covered and refunded.
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