Virtual Health Care is always available! myvirtualdoctor is your virtual health care service providing eligible students unlimited 24/7 access to licensed health experts, including nurse practitioners and doctors.

myvirtualdoctor - Virtual Health Care

The Ontario Tech Student Union - OTSU would like to provide eligible students with a Virtual Health Care service including unlimited 24/7 access to licensed healthcare professionals such as nurses and doctors, known as myvirtualdoctor.

How will myvirtualdoctor help eligible students?

The Ontario Tech Student Union believes that myvirtualdoctor will help eligible students with their difficulties in receiving primary health care. The growing shortage of doctors combined with the closing of walk-in clinics is making health care worse and leaving many with few options except going to the already overburdened hospitals.

Who are eligible?

Domestic and international students accepted into eligible studies programs as having full-time status (9 or more credits) and are assessed the Student Union Fee are eligible to be automatically enrolled in myvirtualdoctor plan.

What is myvirtualdoctor?

myvirtualdoctor provides domestic and international students and immediate families with individual access to qualified medical care through a virtual platform 24 hrs per day, 7 days per week to address many of the common concerns faced by students.

What is the cost?

The Virtual Care Program costs $44.00 that will be billed annually with your tuition.

During the annual opt-out period, students may choose to opt-out from this service without any conditions for a full refund.

In partnership with TELUS Health Virtual Care, Students will access this service through the TELUS Health Virtual Care app, available for iOS and Android devices or web browsers.

About the Service

Eligible students and their dependents will access to virtual health care if the result of this Referendum is adding the myvirtualdoctor plan. Members are guaranteed to be able to speak with a medical professional to address their needs and be provided the appropriate care.

Access to health care professionals in multiple languages.

Fast access to medical professionals via chat, video, or phone.

Consultations for family members at no additional cost.

Diagnosis, Labs, Imaging, & Referrals.

Prescription delivery service.

Specialist appointments.

Safe and secure transfer of medical records to primary care physician.

Access the service using any internet browser or the mobile app available for Android and iOS devices.

Countrywide care and assistance for students and their families.

Please vote from February 12th to 14th in the OTSU Referendum!

How to vote?

Invitation to participate

Your student union works to improve the lives of all Ontario Tech students, your vote helps them to make decisions according to your needs.

How to vote

This is your opportunity to enact the change you want to see and improve the services available for all eligible Ontario Tech students.

Results

The results will be available no later than February 16th, 2024 on the student union website.

OTSU Benefits Plan Office

Email: ontariotech@mystudentplan.ca
Phone: 905-721-8668 Extension 6345
Address: 40 Founders Drive, Lower Level SHA 023.
Oshawa, Ontario.
L1H 7K4

General Inquiries Line

Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 7:00pm EST

Phone: 1-877-746-5566 Ext. 7249