Health Insurance for International Students
______________________________________________
Full-Time Students
All full-time international students attending Mount Allison are automatically enrolled in the Mount Allison Student Union (MASU) insurance plans and charged accordingly (please see Section 6.12.6 of the academic calendar). Students have the option of opting out of the basic medical and extended health plans if they provide proof of alternative coverage prior to the opt-out date each academic year. No proof is required to opt out of the dental plan.
PLEASE NOTE: International students at Mount Allison who are studying full-time in a program that leads to a degree are now eligible to apply for New Brunswick provincial Medicare coverage. Visit the Government of New Brunswick website for full details. New students attending International Orientation will have the opportunity to complete and submit their Medicare application. Workshops will also be offered throughout the year to help students with the application process. Once approved, students are able to present their Medicare card to MASU to opt out of the basic medical insurance plan (if presented by the opt-out date set for each term).
_______________________________________________
Visiting Students (Exchange & Free-Moving)
Visiting students are automatically enrolled in the MASU insurance plans and the costs are added in with their student fees in their Mount Allison connect account. Please note, the cost of insurance (see below) will be pro-rated for visiting students to account for the time they spend in Canada.
_______________________________________________
MASU Health Insurance Plans
The Mount Allison Students' Union (MASU) is responsible for the administration of health insurance policies for all Mount Allison students. There are three components of MASU insurance coverage:
- an international student basic medical plan
- an extended health plan
- a dental plan
For a complete description of what each plan covers, please visit the MASU website.
________________________________________________
2018-2019 MASU Insurance Plan Costs
Coverage: August 2019 - September 1, 2020
Mandatory international student medical plan — $710
Mandatory extended health plan — $200
Optional dental plan — $130
________________________________________________
All questions regarding the MASU health insurance policies should be directed to the insurance plan administrator at masuhealth@mta.ca.