Understanding my coverage
The current policy year is from Sept. 1, 2024 – Aug. 31, 2025, or from Jan. 1 – Aug. 31, 2025 (for new January students).
To obtain all of the details of your coverage, including maximums, follow the links below.
Students must have primary insurance coverage to access their UASU Extended Health & Dental Plan. This includes the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan, the University of Alberta Health Insurance Plan, or equivalent.
| Prescription Drugs |
Note: This is the Comprehensive Care Plan
Up to 75%
Annual maximum $10,000
The reimbursement of the dispensing fee is covered up to $8 per prescription or refill (up to $5 under the Basic Care Health Plan). |
Up to 70%
Annual maximum $5,000
The reimbursement of the dispensing fee is covered up to $8 per prescription or refill (up to $5 under the Basic Care Health Plan). |
| Vaccinations |
75%
Annual maximum $150 |
70%
Annual maximum $150 |
| Psychologists/Social Workers |
80% per visit
Annual maximum $800 |
70% per visit
Annual maximum $500 |
| Chiropractors |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Physiotherapists |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Podiatrists/Chiropodists |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Osteopaths |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Speech Therapists |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Naturopaths |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Massage Therapists |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300
Please note that you need a referral by a medical doctor to be covered for visits to massage therapists. |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300
Please note that you need a referral by a medical doctor to be covered for visits to massage therapists. |
| Athletic Therapists |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300 |
| Registered Dietitians |
Up to $30 per visit
Annual maximum $300
Please note that you need a referral by a medical doctor to be covered for visits to registered dietitians. |
$20 per visit
Annual maximum $300
Please note that you need a referral by a medical doctor to be covered for visits to registered dietitians. |
| And More |
Medical equipment (not covered under the Basic Care Health Plan), commercial laboratory tests, dental accident services, ambulance transportation, accidental death and dismemberment (not covered under the Basic Care Health Plan), etc. |
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| Eyeglasses & Contact Lenses |
$100 every 24 months |
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| Eye Exam |
$60 every 24 months |
$60 every 24 months |
| Laser Eye Surgery |
80% per policy year (up to $150) |
80% per policy year (up to $150) |
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| Annual Maximum |
$650 per policy year |
$500 per policy year |
| Basic Services (oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics) |
70% |
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| Basic Services (fillings) |
70% |
70% |
| And More |
Fluoride treatments, x-rays, scaling, oral hygiene instruction, etc. |
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| Travel Health Coverage |
120 days per trip |
120 days per trip |
| Medical Incident |
$5,000,000 per lifetime |
$5,000,000 per lifetime |
| Trip Cancellation |
$3,000 per trip |
$3,000 per trip |
| Trip Interruption |
$7,500 per trip |
$7,500 per trip |
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| Empower Me - Powered by Dialogue |
Included in both the Comprehensive Care and Basic Care Health Plan, as well as the Comprehensive Care and Basic Care Dental Plan
A student assistance program providing mental health and wellness services 24/7 |
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Learn more - Mental Health & Wellness
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