INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INSURANCE
is a health insurance plan for overseas students coming to Canada for educational reasons.
Canada is one country where we see an average of 500,000 student immigrants come in every year from across the globe, to pursue education at different levels. The country is among the top choices of overseas students, as they are enticed by the quality education and living standards, which are amongst the best in the world.
Canada has a very well-established healthcare system for its people. Though most of the services provided are for the permanent residents of the country, the Government of Canada has taken into consideration the medical emergencies of its visitors and student immigrants and has ensured to serve the best possible facilities while in the country.
International Student Insurance
is a health insurance plan for overseas students coming to Canada for educational reasons. It is a required medical coverage for students who study in Canada and covers you in case of any illness, existing health condition, or an unforeseen medical emergency.
The health insurance coverage for international students in Canada varies in every different province. Where most of the provinces do have their individual insurance plans for foreign students, provinces like Ontario, Prince Edward Island, and Yukon do not provide coverage for international students. Foreign students residing in these provinces have to either enroll in their University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) or obtain health insurance from a private insurance provider.
Why do you need International Student Insurance in Canada?
Nobody plans to get sick when traveling or studying abroad, but it is always wise to be well prepared ahead of time. Also, international students studying in the country are not eligible for healthcare benefits funded by the Government of Canada. In case, you suffer a medical emergency the hospital bills can prove to be very heavy on your pockets.
Also, there are many important factors associated with health insurance for foreign students, most of which have benefits for the students more than it being an obligatory norm.
Benefits of having an International Student Insurance:
- It is a mandatory norm of every Canadian University for international students to have a health insurance coverage.
- The premiums on an international student insurance are very low and affordable.
International student insurance covers you partially or fully on most of the following services:
- Emergency hospitalization & medical expenses
- Non-emergency medical treatments
- One routine physical examination
- General physician consultancy charges
- Psychiatric and Psychological Care
- Traveling Worldwide
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- Accidental expenses
- Expenses related to any dental or wisdom tooth emergency.
- Eye Exams, Prescription Glasses, Contact Lenses, and Hearing Aids
- Tutorial Services
- Trauma Counselling
- Tuberculosis testing and Vaccination
- Return of Deceased
- Emergency Air Transportation / Return Home
- Transportation of Family or Friend (*Conditions applied, please refer to the policy wording for eligibility and details.)
- Any pre-existing health conditions or injuries (provided you apply)
- Maternity expenses
- Ambulance fees
- Expenses on prescribed drugs
- Diagnostics and laboratory service
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While most of the above-mentioned coverages may be provided by your provincial health care system, some services may not be covered. Also, your coverage from one province may not be valid in the other Canadian provinces, case of any medical emergencies while you travel. In this scenario, having private health insurance may be an ideal choice for international students. It may not only cover you across all Canadian provinces but also provide you coverage for services that are not covered under your provincial or territorial insurance plans.
Coverage Matters can help you to get the best provincial as well as private plans to offer international students for their health insurance. We take into consideration your university province and suggest the right health insurance plan depending on your duration of stay, to get you covered for maximum medical services.