Health and Dental Plan Coverage for prescription drugs, dental care, health services, and more, helping with costs your provincial health plan doesn’t cover.

 

Health Benefits

The student health plan is designed to make health care more affordable, helping you stay well and focused on your studies.

Coverage includes the following categories:

Health Benefits Coverage
Vision 100%
  • 100% of the cost of one eye examination. The exam must be by an ophthalmologist or optometrist.
  • Up to $150 for eyeglasses and contact lenses when provided by a licensed ophthalmologist, optometrist, or optician. Also applicable to laser eye surgery when performed by a licensed ophthalmologist.

The vision coverage renews every 24 months from the initial date of service. Coverage is based on reasonable and customary charges.

Special contact lenses for severe corneal astigmatism, severe corneal scarring, Keratoconus (Conical Cornea) or Aphakia, when they are prescribed by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist, provided that visual acuity can be improved to at least 20/40 level whereas it cannot be improved to that level with standard glasses. The maximum is $200 for one complete set of lenses every 24 months from the first date of purchase.

Sunglasses, safety glasses or eyeglasses provided for cosmetic or aesthetic purposes are not covered by the plan.

Paramedical Services 80%

Your plan covers up to $500 per practitioner per benefit year for licensed paramedical services.

  • If your provincial health plan covers part of the cost, your student plan pays only after the provincial plan's maximum is reached.
  • Coverage is based on reasonable and customary charges; to check the maximum reimbursement for paramedical services, log in to the My Canada Life app and check your "coverage and balances" under "Benefits".
  • Practitioners must be registered in the province where care is provided.
  • Services from family members or people you live with are not covered.
  • User fees are not covered.
Mental Health Practitioners 100%

A combined maximum of $750 per benefit year based on reasonable and customary charges.

Practitioners must be registered and licensed in their field of practice.

Medical Equipment & Supplies 80%

The plan covers reasonable and customary charged for compound serums, colostomy supplies, injectable drugs and varicose vein injections, if medically necessary. Such drugs or supplies must be either administered by a physician or dentist or prescribed by a physician or dentist and dispensed by a pharmacist. Any charges for administration are not eligible.

The plan covers reasonable and customary charges for eligible equipment when prescribed by a physician.

Prescription and pre-authorization may be required. Not solely for athletic use.

Orthopedic Supplies 80%

To a maximum of $350 per benfit year.

Prescription and pre-authorization required.

Licensed Ambulance Services 80%

To a maximum of $250 per occurrence. This coverage is applied after the provincial deduction.

The plan covers a licensed ground ambulance or emergency air service that transports the patient (student) to the nearest hospital equipped to provide the required treatment when the physical condition of the patient prevents the use of another means of transportation.

If the patient requires the services of a registered nurse during the flight, the services and return airfare for a registered nurse are covered.

Limitations and Exclusions to Health Benefits

An exclusion is a condition or instance that is not covered by the Health Plan. It's important to review and understand exclusions to the plan before using your benefits.