WHAT'S COVERED?
The Students’ Union health and dental plan contains a huge range of benefits that helps students with medical and other issues. The plan is included in the tuition of all eligible students and provides access to thousands of dollars in benefits. Be sure to understand what is included before you decide to opt out because once opted out, you cannot opt back into the plan unless you lose your current coverage.
The following is a summary of the components of the coverage provided by the Students’ Union:
- 80% coverage for prescription medications up to $2,000 per year;
- Coverage of $50 per visit for treatments by paramedical providers (physiotherapist, chiropractor, etc) with total coverage of up to $300 per year per type of treatment;
- Up to $725 per year in coverage for counselling by a psychologist, social worker/counsellor, Master of Social Work or Psychotherapist (provided at $75 per visit);
- Vision coverage at $225 every two years ($100 every two years for eye exams plus $125 every two years for prescription glasses, contacts, etc);
- Dental coverage of up to $700 per year for preventative and restorative work at 80% coverage;
- Gender affirmation surgeries not covered by your provincial/territorial health plan (reasonable and customary charges limited to $10,000 lifetime. See benefit booklet for more details;
- Travel insurance for trips of up to 90 days;
- A comprehensive Life and Accident Insurance plan;
- A legal advisory service that provides telephone legal assistance, simple legal letter templates and document review, and access to legal representation at a discount.
For a full and detailed list of what’s included for health, drug, dental and travel coverage, please click SEE WHAT’S COVERED below to access your GreenShield benefit booklet. Please note that the benefit booklets of the respective providers are the official list of what’s covered, inclusive of their definitions and outlines.
Information on your Life & Accident Insurance and legal advisory service can be found via your online portal (which you are able to access once you are fully enrolled in the plan).