The plan card is used by eligible students enrolled in the student health and dental plans where direct billing is available. To make direct billing work for you, simply show your card when you use eligible services covered by the plan. Direct billing is based on your service provider's billing practices and may not always be available.
To avoid issues when using your Plan Card, you must register with Canada Life at my.canadalife.com and update your address, including the postal code in the profile section because some providers cannot direct bill if your address has not been added to your profile with Canada Life.
There is a 45-day validation period from the start of the term. During this time, you will have to pay out of pocket for all eligible Health and Dental expenses and keep the receipts. After the enrollment process is complete, you will be able to submit online claims for reimbursement and your plan card will be automatically activated.
The Plan Card is automatically activated for new eligible students once the validation period is complete. Eligible returning students can continue using the same Plan Card as the policy information remains the same. You do not need to generate a new card every year.
British Columbia Fair Pharmacare
The Fair PharmaCare plan helps B.C. residents pay for many medications and pharmacy services and some medical supplies. You must be a B.C. resident and fully enrolled in the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) to register. Fair PharmaCare is based on income: the less you earn, the more help you get.
BC resident students: You must first register for BC Fair Pharmacare. Once you have submitted your application, please provide the information on this form. For more information, please visit the BC Fair Pharmacare website.
Out of province or International Students: You do not qualify for BC Fair Pharmacare, to complete the online form please provide your home province or country of origin.
Enrolment in the Student Health and Dental plan not guaranteed by submitting this form; you must be eligible for the program. Should you have any questions regarding the enrolment process please contact the VSAOC Office prior to submitting this form.
I understand the information provided above is required in order to obtain the said pay direct drug card. I hereby authorize and consent to the use, release, and exchange of the above information between the institution, the student organization, the Student Service Co-ordinator, Gallivan & Associates, BCE Emergis Assure Health Division, and the insurance carrier(s) to be used solely in connection with the Student Benefits Plan. I confirm that all the information provided herein is accurate. I also understand that the Student Service Coordinator may need to notify the institution to find out whether or not I have paid for the plan.