Health and Dental Plan for Domestic Students
Eligibility You must be a domestic student registered as a full-time student in post-secondary studies, including the ESL program, with a start date in either September or January. How to verify your eligibility for the student benefits plan In order to verify whether or not you are eligible for the Health and Dental plan, please check your personal financial account through STU VIEW and see if you have been charged the Health and Dental plan fee. Also, if you have changed from being a full-time student to being a part-time student due to exemptions or other reasons, you are not eligible for the benefits. However, we strongly recommend contacting the Student Association offices in person or by phone or e-mail. Types of coverage & coverage period Extended Health and Dental coverage by Claim Secure All of the full-time domestic students are covered under the balanced plan automatically, you also have the option of changing the balanced plan to the plan that fits your needs the most, the deadline for changing the plan is October 12, 2017 for students starting in the fall 2017 and March 1, 2018 for students starting in the winter 2018. Once the deadline date has passed you are no longer allowed to change your plan. Please note that the plan that you choose is valid for the entire academic year and cannot be changed until the following September. There are four types coverage to choose from: Services included under this insurance are as follows: Please see the Health Benefits Booklet to read more detailed information about your plan. Please visit the WeSpeakStudent website to find out more details about your student plan. Opt out information If you already have a plan and do not require any additional coverage, please refer to the WeSpeakStudent website to find out how you can cancel the student Health and Dental Plan. Opt-out deadlines Students starting in September 2017: deadline Oct. 12, 2017 Family enrolment Coverage for your spouse and/or dependent children is also available for purchase at an additional cost by completing the family application form online. Please visit the WeSpeakStudent website to find out more details about how to do so. Family enrolment deadlines: Opt-in Information For students who’re under below categories, and are willing to have health insurance during your study, please follow the instructions here and apply online here. Frequently Asked Questions Please click here for Frequently Asked Questions about the International Student Health and Dental Plan. Student Association office locations and contact information Health Benefits Hotline: 416-415-5000 ext. 2443
Exclusions
Please note that proof of comparable coverage is required to opt out and your alternative plan needs to offer the minimum required coverage to get a refund.
Please click here to view the opt-out instructions.
Students starting in January 2018: deadline March 1, 2018 (students who are starting in September are not eligible for the opt-out)
You must complete the form and pay a premium in order to extend coverage for your spouse and/or dependent children. The period of coverage and benefits for them will be the same as the student submitting the form.
Please note that no applications can be accepted after the deadlines listed directly below.
Please contact any Student Association office for more information including the costs related to family coverage.
• New students starting in January 2018: deadline March 1, 2018
(students who are starting in September are not eligible for the January family enrolment)
(students who are starting in September are not eligible for the January opt-in)
E-mail: healthbenefits@sagbc.ca