All students taking at least one academic credit are automatically billed and enrolled in the Extended Health and Dental plan.
New winter term and/or transfer students beginning their studies in January with alternative and comparable private extended health and dental coverage can apply to opt out.
International students are also automatically enrolled in the Basic Health Plan. Students must meet one of the three criteria to submit an opt-out for the Basic Plan (hold active MSI, visiting/exchange student with coverage from their home university, or a sponsored student).
The opt-out applications are available on the Student VIP website until January 25, visit: www.studentvip.ca/smusa
New students/transfer students can apply to opt-in their dependants during the winter opt-in period for an additional fee. Dependants are a spouse, common-law partner, and/or children.
The opt-in applications are available on the Student VIP website until January 25, visit: www.studentvip.ca/smusa
Questions? Healthplan.smusa@smu.ca