May 30th, 2025
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:
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Fall Term students: August 6 – September 15, 2025
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New Winter Term students: December 8, 2025 – January 16, 2026
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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:
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.
Sponsored Student Health Plan Opt-In Form
Studentcare Opt-In Self-Enrollment Page
First Nations Students Automatic Opt-Out Process Info Post
Couple & Family Enrolments
Student Care Opt-Out
