Advantages of my coverage
In addition to your Plan coverage, you have access to other services, including:
- Online Services: an online coverage manager to make changes to your coverage and to enrol your spouse and/or dependent children during the Change-of-Coverage Period, and access to the insurer’s website to check your claims’ status online
- Studentcare Networks: Networks of over 3,000 health-care practitioners across Canada who have reduced the cost of their services for Plan members
Online Services
Online Opt Outs and Enrolments
During the Change-of-Coverage Period, if you’re an eligible student, you can change your coverage, enrol your spouse and/or dependent children, or opt out of the Plan through the online coverage manager. If you are eligible, you can also enrol yourself here.
MPORTANT - FALL 2021 INSURER TRANSITION: The UTSU Plan insurer is changing from Desjardins Insurance to Green Shield Canada as of Sept. 1, 2021.
You can continue to use the Studentcare mobile app to submit claims to Desjardins Insurance (for services incurred on or before Aug. 31, 2021 only) until Nov. 29, 2021.
You cannot use the app to submit claims for services incurred after Aug. 31, 2021 to the new insurer, Green Shield Canada.
Click here for more information.
Checking Your Claim’s Status Online
Once you've had a claim processed by the insurer, you can view your claims information, print details of your claims, and register for direct deposit on your insurer's website. Click here for more information.
Studentcare Networks
You’re covered for the insured portion of your Plan regardless of the health-care practitioner you choose. By consulting a Studentcare Network member, you’ll get additional coverage.
Preferred rates on 50-minute adult therapy or coaching sessions
- 10% off prescription drugs (max $40)*
- 20% off select regularly priced Rexall brand non-prescription products*
*Certain conditions apply.
Stay tuned for more details.
LASIK MD
- $100 off Standard LASIK*
($50 off per eye)
- $200 off Custom LASIK*
($100 off per eye)
*Certain conditions apply.
Independent Specialists
- 30% off prescription eyeglasses, up to $75
- Discounts on eye exams and contact lenses
- No more than $45 for an initial assessment
- $35 for subsequent visits
- $30 (plus HST) for a 30-minute treatment
- $55 (plus HST) for a 60-minute treatment
- No more than $40 for an initial assessment
- $25 for subsequent visits
- No more than $100 for an initial assessment
- No more than $50 for subsequent visits
Other Services
Combining Plans & Coordinating Benefits
If you're covered by another extended plan in addition to your student Plan (e.g. through a parent's or spouse's employer, or your own employer), you may coordinate the benefits in order to increase your overall coverage, up to 100%.