International Student Medical Plan
The International Student Medical Plan provides coverage to International Students in the event of an emergency medical occurrence, accident, or illness while they are studying in Canada at Red Deer Polytechnic. A pre-existing exclusion may apply to medical conditions and/or symptoms that existed before you came to Canada for study.
There may be limitations and exclusions that apply within the international policy. An exclusion is a condition or instance that is not covered by the International Student Medical Plan. It's important to review and understand exclusions to the plan before using your benefits.
Students' Association of Red Deer Polytechnic - International Student Medical Plan - IA Financial
Organization: Students' Association of Red Deer Polytechnic
In case of an emergency contact IA Financial - IA Assist Plan for assistance at:
Toll Free: +1-866-472-8356
Direct Dial Collect: +1-647-288-3065
Email: assist@iaassist.com
What is covered?
For more information about your coverage, limitations, and exclusions, please download a summary of your International Medical Plan for the 2023-2024 Coverage Period.
Repatriation Insurance Plan
All international students who have opted out of the International Student Medical Plan with AHCIP are automatically enrolled in the Repatriation Insurance Plan. This plan covers international students in the event of an accident, sickness, injury, critical illness, or death, and need to return to their home country or country of citizenship.
There may be limitations and exclusions that apply within the Transportation and Repatriation policy. An exclusion is a condition or instance that is not covered by the Transportation and Emergency Repatriation Plan. It's important to review and understand exclusions to the plan before using your benefits.
The coverage provided by the Repatriation Insurance is not offered through the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP).
For more information about your coverage, limitations, and exclusions, please download the International Student Emergency Transportation and Repatriation Plan for the 2023-2024 Coverage Period.
Direct Billing Networks - Preapproved Clinics
You are not required to use the clinics listed under the Direct Billing Network Clinics provided (those within the list) however those clinics listed are set up to bill directly to the insurer once you have arranged and confirmed your appointment to the clinic via the support of the IA Assist call center.
Members will only receive communication if they reach out to assistance for medical care and a case number; or have submitted a claim to the IA Assist claims team, or in cases where additional information is required, the student member will receive a follow up email directly from the case manager.
In the event you are issued a medical bill and/or must pay for a clinic visit it is recommended to request a copy of all the medical records related to your visit before you leave the clinic or hospital and follow the instructions under Plan Claims.
Should you require immediate medical attention due to an illness, injury, or accident, please contact IA Assist immediately at the following numbers - 1.866.472.8356 or +1 647.288.3065 toll-free from Canada and the USA collect where available, unless you have an emergent medical occurrence, please dial 911.
Calling IA Assist before seeking medical care or visiting a walk-in clinic will help you to manage the clinic choices and allow the call center to confirm your booking with the specified clinic and provide them with a Verification of Benefits (VOB), allowing for your visit to be direct billed to the insurer. You may also email the IA Assist call center assistance team at: assist@iaassist.com