Sponsored Students Health Plan

If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please read this section carefully.

If you are a self-declared First Nations student, you are automatically opted out of the UWSA Health Plan. Please visit here for more info: First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process Info Post

Opt-in/opt-out dates for the 2025-2026 Academic Year:

Fall Term students: August 6 – September 15, 2025
New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
New Spring Term students: TBA

All sponsored students must:

Complete the UWSA Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form. The form is available at Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form.
Once approved, the $330 health plan fee will be added to your student account.

Who pays for the plan?

If your sponsor includes health plan coverage, the charge will be paid by your sponsor.
If your sponsorship does not include health coverage, you will be responsible for paying the $330 health plan fee through any of the University of Winnipeg’s accepted payment methods.

Adding a Family Member (spouse and/or dependent children) to Your Plan

If you’re already enrolled and wish to extend coverage to a spouse and/or child:

You must complete a separate opt-in process through the Studentcare Couple & Family Enrolment Form.
Additional fees apply for dependants and are paid directly through the StudentCare platform.

Dependants cannot be added retroactively, so it’s important to submit your application during the change-of-coverage period.

Important Notes for Sponsored Students

Once you opt in and the charge is applied to your account, you cannot opt out.
Before submitting your opt-in form, you must confirm with your sponsor whether health coverage is included in your sponsorship.
If your sponsorship does not include health coverage, you will be responsible for paying the $330 health plan fee through any of the University of Winnipeg’s accepted payment methods.

Missed the opt-in deadline?

The UWSA Health Plan follows a strict opt-in deadline. If you miss it, you may need to wait an entire academic year before you can opt in again.
Exceptions are not guaranteed. However, students who miss the deadline due to extenuating circumstances may submit an appeal.
Appeals are accepted only for a limited time after the add/drop period. Forms will be available on Health Plan Appeal Form.

If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to the Corporate Accounts Manager, Emmanuel Iwuoha at e.iwuoha@theuwsa.ca for support.