myvirtualdoctor provides students and their dependents access to virtual health care. Members are guaranteed to be able to speak with a medical professional to address their needs and be provided the appropriate care. myvirtualdoctor offers unlimited 24/7 access anywhere in Canada and features:

• Access to health care professionals in 30 different languages.
• Fast access to medical professionals via chat, video, or phone.
• Consultations for eligible dependents at no additional cost.

myvirtualdoctor can support members with various needs and offers the following functions:

• Diagnosis, Labs, Imaging, & Referrals.
• Prescription delivery service.
• Specialist appointments.
• Safe and secure transfer of medical records to primary care physician.

You will be automatically eligible for myvirtualdoctor service and assessed the applicable fee, if you meet all the following criteria:

• You are enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student at the University of Western Ontario.
• You are covered under a Provincial Health Care Plan or equivalent.
• You must be residing in Canada.

Eligible students who have not opted out of myvirtualdoctor coverage, will receive an email with information on how to download the Telus Health app and register your account. The app is available on both Android and iOS devices and is accessible using any web browser.

If you are unsure if you are eligible for myvirtualdoctor service, please contact the Western USC Student Benefits Plan Office at healthdental@westernusc.ca prior to any applicable deadline.

The student health and dental plan provides protection and security for eligible students minimizing the effects of injury or ailments. The cost of the plans is included in your institutional fees. The Student Plan covers prescription drugs, vision, dental care, paramedical practitioners, ambulance, and medical equipment & supplies, among others.

If you are unsure about whether you are eligible for the Student Health and Dental plan, please contact your Benefit Plan Office at healthdental@westernusc.ca prior to any applicable deadlines.

Visit the website to know the eligibility criteria, plan details, how to get your Benefits Card, deadline to submit online forms, and more.

The University Students' Council (USC), University of Western Ontario (UWO), is a student-led organization that first and foremost exists to advocate for and represent undergraduate students at Western University. Since 1965, USC has grown beyond an advocacy organization, becoming one of the largest student governments in Canada and one of the largest non-profits in London. Each day, we work to support, improve and enhance your student experience, because USC believes that students have the power to change the world

The USC is a non-profit organization incorporated under the Ontario Non-profit Corporations Act.

PurpleCARE is only one of the essential programs and services that University Students' Council - USC has available to make sure the University of Western Ontario students have affordable health & dental coverage and get the support they need to have equal chances at success. To find out more about the University Students' Council - USC check out the website.