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 eligible prescription medications, up to $2,000 per benefit year;
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$50 of coverage per visit for up to 6 appointments per benefit year by paramedical providers in each of the following areas: physiotherapy, chiropractic care, massage therapy (with prescription), acupuncture, naturopath, speech therapy, podiatrist or chiropodist.
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Coverage of $75 per visit, for up to 7 appointments per benefit year for counselling by a social worker, counsellor or psychologist;
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Vision coverage of $225 every two years ($100 for eye exams and $125 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 accident 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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