Terms and Conditions
Submission of an online form indicates:
- an understanding that it is solely the responsibility of the student whose name and identification number (The Student) is on the form to ensure that the form has been received by the benefit office/representative;
- an understanding that the information provided is required in order fulfill the purpose of the form;
- authorization and consent to the use, release and exchange of said information between the educational institution, the student organization, the plan broker, third party service providers and the insurance company(s) to be used solely in connection with the administration of the Student Benefits Plan;
- confirmation that all the information provided is accurate; and
- that additional terms as indicated below by type of form also apply.
Falsification of any information provided by The Student is considered to be a serious form of fraud.
OPT-OUT FORM: The Student wishes to opt-out of the international student medical plan coverage you must have proof of valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP). If you do not have valid proof of AHCIP you are not permitted to opt-out.
The Student acknowledges that as a result of the opt-out, s/he forfeits all rights to coverage otherwise available to him/her under the International Student Medical Plan.
OPT-OUT DEADLINE: The opt-out deadline dates are established by the Institution or Student Organization. You will not be able to opt-out of coverage at any other point during the school year. For example, if your program starts in September, you must opt-out prior to the end of the Fall deadline. NO EXCEPTIONS will be made if the deadline is missed. It is The Student's responsibility to pay the plan fees, should they miss the applicable opt-out deadline.
OPT-OUT EMAIL CONFIRMATION: You will receive a reply email confirmation after you complete and submit the online opt-out. Please retain a copy of the email confirmation for your records. The email confirmation is your ONLY proof that you applied to opt-out of the coverage. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact the SARDP Student Benefits Plan Office before the applicable deadline.
ONLINE OPT-OUT AUDIT: You will be required to upload your valid Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan coverage in order to opt-out. Without such documentation you will remain on the mandatory international student medical plan and assessed the applicable fee.