Health and Dental Plan

Keeping you happy and healthy is a big priority for your Graduate Students Association, which is why we have developed the Student Health & Dental Insurance Plan!

We are able to provide coverage to all graduate students at the University of Guelph and cover a variety of prescriptions & procedures. Part-time graduate students are not eligible for the benefits. For more information on your Student Health & Dental Plan, please visit the MyStudentPlan website.

Once on the homepage, select "University of Guelph CSA and GSA Main Campus."

The Health Plan is a mandatory universal plan and as such does not provide an opt-out; the Dental Plan offers a one-time opt-out with proof of alternate coverage.

2023 - 2024 Coverage

The benefit year begins September 1, 2023 and ends August 31, 2024. Even if you are not enrolled for summer 2024 classes, you will still be covered by the plan until August 31.

Fall Entry Students: Students who are charged the Health and Dental fee in Fall 2023, will be automatically enrolled in both Plans by mid to late October (approximately 45 days from the start date of their program).

IMPORTANT: If you opted-out of the Dental Plan last year, you will not be charged the Dental Plan fee for the remainder of your academic career here at the University of Guelph. As such, you will NOT be required to opt-out of the Dental Plan.

Important Dates

Dental: Opt-Out Deadline — September 22, 2023:

If you were charged the dental fee of $122 and have comparable dental coverage, you may apply to opt-out of the Dental Plan.

The opt-out form MUST be submitted online, along with providing proof of comparable coverage on the MyStudentPlan website. Opt-outs must be submitted in your entry semester of the current benefit year. Please confirm the dental plan fee was charged to your student financial account before submitting an opt-out form.

Dental: Opt-In Deadline — September 22, 2023:

If you opted-out of the Dental Plan in a prior year, were not charged the Dental Plan fee of $122, and wish to enrol back onto the plan as of September 1, you may submit an opt-in form and pay the applicable fee on the MyStudentPlan website.

Health & Dental: Family Coverage Opt-In Deadline — September 29, 2023:

Eligible Fall students may add family members to the Health and Dental Plans by submitting a family add-on form and paying the applicable fees on the MyStudentPlan website. Family coverage does NOT carry over from previous years and must be completed every year.

Available Services

We got you covered! Check out your additional benefits & savings on the MyStudentPlan website.

• Prescription Drugs
• Dental Coverage for both accidental and regular dentistry
• Vision
• Health Practitioners
• Medical Equipment and Supplies
• Feeling Better Now: Gallivan also offers various mental health support, including 24/7 text support, a free mental health assessment, and online video counselling.

For more information on your coverage, please visit the MyStudentPlan website.

Resources

Wondering if you can coordinate your student benefits with your existing benefits? Find answers to this question and more, as well as helpful videos here!

Student Benefits Office - UC Level 1

The Student Services Coordinator, Ann Mammoliti, will be able to help you with any questions or issues you have with our Health and Dental Plan.

Email: guelphplan@mystudentplan.ca

Call: 519-824-4120 Ext. 54798