Student Health and Wellness! mystudentplan provides health, prescriptions, dental, mental health care plus additional benefits for eligible students.

 

Health Benefits

The student health plan helps keep health care costs affordable so you can stay healthy and focus on your studies.

These are the different categories and coverages included:

Health Benefits Coverage
Vision -
  • $60 for one eye examination. The exam must be by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
  • $80 for eyeglasses or contact lenses.
  • $200 for special contact lenses for severe corneal astigmatism, severe corneal scarring, Keratoconus (Conical Cornea) or Aphakia, when they are prescribed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist, provided that visual acuity can be improved to at least 20/40 level whereas it cannot be improved to that level with standard glasses.

The vision coverage renews every 24 months from the initial date of service. Coverage is based on reasonable and customary charges.

Sunglasses, safety glasses or eyeglasses provided for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes are not covered by the plan.

Paramedical Practitioners 80%

Student benefits are payable after any Provincial Health Care benefits have been exhausted. This plan does not cover user fees.

The services of the following practitioners are covered up to a maximum of $300 based on reasonable and customary charges, per practitioner, per benefit year.

Practitioners must be registered and licensed in their field of practice.

Psychologist, Master of Social Work - MSW, Psychotherapist, Speech Therapist 100% Combined maximum of $500 per year.
Orthotics, Orthopaedics Shoes 80%
  • Maximum of $200 per benefit year for custom-made orthopaedic shoes and/or
  • Orthotics when they are required for the correction of deformity of the bones and muscles.
  • Modifications, repairs and adjustments to custom-made orthopaedic shoes and/or
  • Prescription & pre-authorization may be required. not solely for athletic use
Medical Equipment & Supplies 80%

The plan covers reasonable and customary charges for eligible equipment when prescribed by a physician, podiatrist, chiropodist, or chiropractor.

Prescription and pre-authorization may be required. Not solely for athletic use.

Ambulance 80%

To a maximum of $250 per occurrence based on reasonable and customary charges.. This coverage is applied after the provincial deduction.

The plan covers a licensed ground ambulance or emergency air service that transports the patient (student) to the nearest hospital equipped to provide the required treatment when the physical condition of the patient prevents the use of another means of transportation.

If the patient requires the services of a registered nurse during the flight, the services and return airfare for a registered nurse are covered.

Limitations and Exclusions to Health Benefits

An exclusion is a condition or instance that is not covered by the Health Plan. It's important to review and understand exclusions to the plan before using your benefits.