Health Plan

Health Plan Eligibility Expansion – What’s Changing?

Starting Fall 2025, undergraduate students enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours per term will be automatically enrolled in the UWSA Health Plan.

If your tuition and fees are paid by a First Nations band, Indigenous community, or other third-party sponsor, please head over to the: Sponsored and Indigenous Students Health Plan

The UWSA Health Plan provides extended health and dental coverage through BlueCross, and is administered by StudentCare.

What does this mean for me?

A $330 health plan fee will be added to your student account once per academic year (typically in the Fall term).
Your plan will remain active from September to August unless you opt out.
You’ll be eligible for services such as prescription drug coverage, dental cleanings, mental health support, travel insurance, and more.

Can I opt out?

Yes. If you already have comparable health and dental coverage (e.g., through a parent, guardian, or employer), you may choose to opt out of the UWSA plan.

To opt out:

You must submit your request through the StudentCare Health Plan Opt-Out during the change-of-coverage period at the beginning of the term.
Late opt-outs are not permitted once the deadline has passed.

Opt-out period for 2025-26 Academic School Year:

Fall Term students: August 6 – September 15, 2025

New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
New Spring Term students: TBA

How to Get Covered

If you are a Graduate student, PACE student, Undergraduate student enrolled in fewer than 6 credit hours. You are not automatically enrolled in the UWSA Health Plan.

Want coverage?

You must opt in through the StudentCare Opt-In Portal during the change-of-coverage period at the beginning of the term. Opt-In Self-Enrolment Page

The cost is $330, payable directly through the portal.
You’ll receive the same extended health and dental benefits as other students enrolled in the plan.
Once submitted and approved, the charge is non-refundable.

Adding a Spouse or Dependant to Your Plan

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

You must complete a separate opt-in process through the Couple and Family Opt-In/Enrolment
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.