WHAT'S COVERED?

The Students’ Union health and dental plan contains a huge range of benefits that helps students with medical and other issues. The plan costs less than $22 per month and provides access to thousands of dollars in benefits. Be sure to understand what is included before you decide to opt out because once opted out, you cannot opt back into the plan unless you lose your current coverage.

The following is a summary of the components of the coverage provided by the Students’ Union:

• 80% coverage for prescription medications up to $3,500 per year;
• Total coverage of up to $300 per year per type of treatment for paramedical services (physiotherapist, chiropractor, etc);
• Up to $300 per year in coverage for counselling by a social worker or psychologist;
• Vision coverage at $300 every two years ($100 every two years for eye exams plus $200 every two years for prescription glasses, contacts, etc);
• Dental coverage of up to $700 per year for preventative and restorative work at 80% coverage;
• Travel insurance for trips of up to 90 days;
• A comprehensive Life & Accident Insurance plan;
• A legal advisory service that provides telephone legal assistance and access to legal representation at a discount.

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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