First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process
May 30th, 2025
If you are a self-declared First Nations student, you are automatically opted out of the UWSA Health Plan.
If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please visit this page: Sponsored Students Health Plan Page
This arrangement is based on a 2018 agreement between the UWSA and the Indigenous Student Services Centre (ISSC) to streamline the process, as many First Nations students already have coverage through federal or First Nations band programs.
Want to be covered anyway?
Yes—you are still eligible to opt in to the Health Plan if you do not have other coverage or want the benefits provided.
- If you are a sponsored First Nations student, please use the Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form to complete your application.
- For non-sponsored students, please use the self-enrolment portal to opt-in found here: Studentcare Self-Enrollment Page
- Once approved, the $330 health plan fee will be added to your University of Winnipeg student account and billed to your sponsor if coverage is included.
- If your sponsor does not cover health insurance, you will be responsible for paying $330 health plan fee yourself using the University’s accepted payment methods.
We strongly recommend confirming with your sponsor before submitting the opt-in form. Once your application is approved, you cannot opt out or reverse the charge.
If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Corporate Accounts Manager, Emmanuel Iwuoha at e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca for support.
Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form
Studentcare Opt-In Self-Enrollment Page
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