Eligibility Criteria
The International Student Medical Plan – mycanadaplan, Powered by Morcare provides coverage in the event of an emergent medical occurrence for eligible international students enrolled at Booth University College, such as an injury, illness, or accident, minimizing the costs associated with the effects of injury or ailments costs while studying in Canada. The coverage is comparable to doctor-insured services such as visiting a medical clinic or hospital.
Eligible students will be insured through the International Student Medical Plan – mycanadaplan, Powered by Morcare. The fees will be added to your student account and be part of the tuition when you are enrolled at Booth University College.
International students are automatically enrolled in the International Student Medical Plan if they meet the following criteria:
- You are an international student; and
- You must be registered and accepted in an eligible program as an international student; and
- You are under the age of 65.
Enrollment Confirmation
If you are unsure about whether or not you are eligible for the International Student Medical Plan - mycanadaplan, Powered by Morcare please contact Booth University College at boothplan@mystudentplan.ca prior to any applicable deadlines.
International Plan Card Generator
Students enrolled in the International Student Medical Plan, mycanadaplan, powered by Morcare, can generate their International Student Plan card via the Plan Card generator tab under Plan Details.
The physical card must be presented when visiting a hospital or clinic. Please print a copy of your international plan card. For assistance with your plan card generation, please complete the Contact Form.
Opting Out of the Plan
International students who have valid Manitoba Health Coverage can submit an online Opt-Out application to waive the International Student Medical Plan - mycanadaplan, Powered by Morcare by the applicable term deadline. You must upload to your application a picture or scan of your Manitoba Health Card as proof of coverage when completing the online opt-out form.
Adding Dependents to the plan
If you will be traveling with dependents such as your spouse or children, it is possible to add them to your International Student Medical Plan - mycanadaplan, Powered by Morcare. You can submit an online Family Add-On application by the applicable deadline. You must pay the additional fees by credit card before the applicable deadline to active the family coverage.
Coverage Period
The coverage period is the length of time which your mycanadaplan, Powered by Morcare International Student Medical Plan Insurance policy is in effect.
Effective Date
The effective date of your plan is the 1st day of the month in which your program start date commences.
Expiry Date
The expiry date of your benefits is no more than 365 days from your first day insured under the International Student Medical Plan should your enrolment term be a full benefit year (September to August). If you commenced in January or May your program termination date will be 8 or 4 months in duration.
If you want to confirm the termination date of your plan, please contact your Benefit Plan Office at boothplan@mystudentplan.ca.
Manitoba Health Provincial Health Care Program
Manitoba Health is a department within the Government of Manitoba. The department operates under the provisions of the legislation and responsibilities of the Minister of Health. The legislation, as well as emerging health and health care issues, guide the planning and delivery of health care services for Manitobans.
Manitoba Health also manages the insured benefits claims payments for residents of Manitoba related to the cost of medical, hospital, personal care, Pharmacare, and other health services. Most direct services are delivered through regional health authorities and other health care organizations; however, the department manages the direct operations of Selkirk Mental Health Centre, Cadham Provincial Laboratory, and provincial nursing stations.
If you as an international student or your spouse/common-law partner holds a work permit, you may be eligible to apply for Manitoba Health. Please contact Manitoba Health to find out if you are eligible for provincial health insurance. Examples of work permit an international student may hold include a coop/internship work permit or post-graduation work permit.
For information about Manitoba Health, eligibility, or contact information. Please visit the Manitoba Health website.