Presented by: Qin Xue, International Student Advisor Sebastian Kolesar, International Advising & Program Coordinator Emilio Freire, Project ...
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Presented by: Qin Xue, International Student Advisor Sebastian Kolesar, International Advising & Program Coordinator Emilio Freire, Project Coordinator (Co-Op)
HEALTH INSURANCE FOR THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- iMED (Temporary Insurance for about 3 months)
- Medical Service Plan (MSP)
- Extended Health Insurance
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Student arrival: BC MSP Student finishes
Aug 27, 2021 Coverage their degree
Aug 1 Oct 31 Nov 1
2021 2021 2021
iMED BC MSP
Basic
Extended
Student Care
Sep 1 Aug 31
2021 2022
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iMED - For New International Students
iMED is an interim basic health insurance designed to cover students during the MSP wait period
or for the duration of one-term UBC exchange programs
Coverage
* Medical services for
Automatically enrolled
How to Apply sickness or injury
upon course registration
* Doctor visits
* Hospital visits
$225 (3 months) or
Fees $315 (one-term) * Diagnostic, x-ray, and
laboratory services
* Ambulance services
Administrated by David Cummings * Maternity coverage
Insurance Services
* Pre-existing conditions*
imed@david-cummings.com
* Special requirements apply
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iMED - For Exchange Students
One-term exchange students are covered as follows:
• Winter Session Term 1
(September – December 2021): August 30, 2021 – January 2, 2022
• Winter Session Term 2
(January – April 2022): December 25, 2021 – April 29, 2022
One-term exchange students are students who have been approved by Go Global to
study at UBC on an exchange program.
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Global Campus Health Plan
• Global Campus Health is a form of temporary health insurance coverage intended for those students
who do not qualify for iMED insurance
• Returning international students
• Newly arrived domestic students who have been living abroad (Canadian Citizens and
Permanent Residents)
Note: The Global Campus Health Plan is only available to students who are studying full-time
To access the Global Campus Health Plan registration forms, type “Global Campus Health Plan
Enrolment” in a search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.,)
Pricing:
• $2.22 per day for the registered student; plus
• $2.22 per day per eligible dependent (spouse and/or dependent children) insured with the student
• $30.00 minimum premium per policy 6
2021-2022 IMED APPROACH
Students whose first ever UBC term is in the 2021-2022 Academic Year:
• If you have been assessed the iMED fee, DCIS will AUTOMATICALLY email your iMED Card to
your email address on record at UBC, approximately one month prior to the start of your first
UBC term—or later depending on when you register for your first class.
• You do NOT need to complete the Arrival Date Confirmation / Coverage Dates Change Form
UNLESS you arrive in Canada in a Calendar Month AFTER the effective date shown on your
iMED Card.
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2020-2021 IMED APPROACH
1. Students whose first UBC term (virtual or on campus) was in the 2020-2021 Academic Year:
i. To obtain your iMED Card you MUST confirm your date of arrival in CANADA by completing
the Arrival Date Confirmation / Coverage Dates Change Form up to three weeks prior to
your date of travel to Canada, or as soon as possible after your date of arrival
ii. In order to retrieve these forms, please search “iMED Arrival Date Confirmation Form” in a
search engine (Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.,)
2. Starting from 3 weeks prior or up to 3 weeks after your arrival in Canada, confirm your arrival date
with DCIS and provide supporting documentation
• Booked flight tickets • Boarding pass(es)
• Study permit • Passport stamp • Landing documents
3. Receive your iMED card by email (if not, email imed@david-cummings.com )
Check if the iMED coverage period is correct 8
BC Medical Services Plan - MSP
BC MSP is the government funded health plan coverage for basic (primary) health services. All
eligible BC residents are required by law to enroll.
Apply ASAP upon arriving in British Columbia
How to Apply Note: You need to have a permanent mailing address (of at
least 3 months) to receive your MSP card by mail
$75 International Student Health Fee
Fees (study permit holders)
Students pay by themselves
Coverage
Province of British * Doctor visits
Administrated by Columbia
* Hospital visits
Health Insurance BC
* Diagnostic tests (x-rays, CT
scans, blood work)
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How to access our step-by-
step MSP application guide
Step 1: International Student
Guide
Step 2: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Step 3: Submission
10MEDICAL SERVICE PLAN (MSP)
- The processing time of MSP Application is around 21 days. BC Care Card (MSP
Card) will be mailed to your mail box.
- How to pay for MSP?
MSP is not billed by UBC, all international students in BC who are a resident of BC for 6
months or more each year require MSP coverage: you need to be responsible for
paying your bill.
Pre-authorized debit
Through your bank/financial institution
Credit card (online)
Directly through a government office
Mail
11MEDICAL SERVICE PLAN (MSP)
- Coverage period
Your MSP coverage expires when your study permit expires.
For example: study permit expires on: Nov 30, 2022
MSP expiries on: Nov 30, 2022
- Manage your MSP Account
* Extend your MSP when you get your new study permit. Please email or come to
the GEO Office to get the help to extend your MSP.
* Update your MSP account when you move; change your address
* Enroll your family members
12Student Care – Extended Health Insurance
Student Care is a temporary extended health insurance designed to provide UBC students with
extra coverage while they are enrolled
Automatic when they Coverage
How to Apply
register for classes
* Vision care
$286.62 (Sep.1 to Aug. 31) * Dental care
Fees $143.31(Jan. 1 to Aug. 31)
* Counselling
* Vaccines
UBCO Student Union
Administrated by * Up to 80% off prescription
(UNC 133) drug costs
office@ubcsuo.ca * Travel health coverage*
The cost of this plan is included in your tuition fees (UBC-O * Outside of home country 13
Medical Fee / UBC-O Dental FeeACCESS TO HEALTH CARE
Walk-in clinics offer fast, convenient access to medical care.
Check waiting time in Walk-in clinics: https://medimap.ca/
Hospital Emergency Room
* When the walk-in clinics are closed
* Serious sickness
* Accident
On-Campus Health Clinic (UNC 337)
Health care professionals will
provide support to you
14ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE -- CONTINUED
Kelowna Urgent & Primary Care Centre
Hours of operation
9:30 AM – 8:30 PM (Every day, including
holidays)
1141 Harvey Avenue
Kelowna, BC V1Y 6E8
- 8-1-1
is a free-of-charge provincial health information
and advice phone line available in British Columbia
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Emergency Number: 911
EMERGENCY SITUATION
16TELUS Health MyCare
https://www.telus.com/en/personal-health/my-care/imed-ubc-international-students
Service by TELUS mobility and David Cummings Insurance Services that provides a telehealth
service for international students who are enrolled in iMED and/or the Global Campus Health Plan
17TELUS Health MyCare -- Continued
Once you have received confirmation of your MSP coverage and BC Care Card
number, please enter it into your Babylon by TELUS Health app to ensure you can
continue having medical consultations at no cost. To do this, please follow the
instructions below:
Navigate to the “Me” tab → Clinical Records → Personal details → “Edit” button
in top right corner → input your Care Card number in the “Medical ID” field.
18PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS ON CAMPUS
UBC Bookstore UNC Vendor Green Text Store
(ADM Building) (First Floor) (UNC )
19QUESTIONS? CONTACT THE GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT OFFICE
If you have any questions about your health insurance coverage
in Canada that were not covered in this presentation, please e-
mail our office at the following address:
• geo.ubco@ubc.ca
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