WHAT'S COVERED?
The Students’ Union health and dental plan contains a broad range of benefits, aimed to support students, for one full year of coverage. The $275 one-time fee works out to less than $23 per month for coverage and you can enjoy coverage with both providers, optimizing your coverage. Should you choose to opt out of the Students’ Union plan, you may only rejoin by providing proof of coverage loss within 30 days.
The following is a summary of the coverage provided by the Students’ Union:
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80% coverage for prescription medications, up to $2,000 per year;
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Coverage of $50 per visit for treatments by paramedical providers (physiotherapist, chiropractor, and more) with total coverage of up to $300 per year, per type of treatment;
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Up to $525 per year in coverage for counselling by a social worker, counsellor or psychologist (provided at $75 per visit);
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Vision coverage at $225 every two years ($100 every two years for eye exams and $125 every two years for prescription glasses, contacts, etc);
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Dental coverage of up to $700 per year for preventative and restorative work at 80% coverage;
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Travel insurance for trips of up to 90 days;
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Access to a Tutor, should you become ill or injured while studying;
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A comprehensive Accidental death and dismemberment benefit plan;
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A legal advisory service that provides telephone legal assistance and access to legal representation at a discount;
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Access to online medical treatment in the form of a free subscription to an online medical practice, Go E-Visit.
For a full and detailed list of what’s covered, please click SEE WHAT’S COVERED below. Please note that the benefit booklets of the respective providers are the official list of what’s covered, inclusive of their definitions and outlines.
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