Basic Health Care
In Canada, basic health care coverage is provided by provincial health care plans. All University students must have basic health insurance. Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan will cover the cost of your doctor's bills, hospital bills, surgery and medical tests.
While you are attending school in Alberta you may continue to use your current provincial health care card from another Canadian province. We can assit you in applying for Alberta Health Care should you not currently have any basic provinical health care insurance. International students need to come by the Health Centre and we will assist you in applying for health care coverage.
It is very important to always carry your provincial health care card with you.
This card is necessary for you to access any and all health care services. Please ensure that you have your card and photo ID with you. Should you require a new card contact Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan office toll-free in Alberta at 310-0000 then 780-427-1432.
Extended Health Insurance
This plan pays for medical costs not covered by Alberta Health Care, i.e., ambulance, medication, dental work, etc. The costs for this plan are included in your tuition. You will be automatically enrolled in the Students' Union Extended Health and Dental Plan if you are a full-time student. Please contact the Students' Union Office in SU180 for more information on your Health and Dental Plan or to opt out if you already have another extended benefits package.