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The AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan was designed by students for students to take care of expenses not covered by basic health care plans, such as British Columbia’s Medical Services Plan (MSP), equivalent provincial health care plans, and private basic plans. The comprehensive Plan covers prescription drugs, dental care, psychologist visits, travel health coverage, vision care, and much more.
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Open to all UBC students experiencing financial hardship. Full reimbursement subsidy of the Health & Dental Plan fee is available on a needs basis from the AMS and GSS through the AMS/GSS Health Plan Premium Assistance Fund. Visit the Subsidies Page for more information.
The Change-of-Coverage Period is the period at the beginning of the term when you can either opt-in/out or enroll your spouse and/or dependents. These dates are strict, and no exceptions can be made. Visit the Alumo page for more information.
All AMS and GSS members (excluding those taking distance education courses only) are automatically enrolled, including full-time and part-time students, international students, and those auditing a course. If you are covered, the cost of the Plan is part of your student fees and no further action is required.
Learn more about the Opt-in and Opt-Out processes.
For a more efficient reimbursement process, register and submit your claims on the Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) website. Your policy number is 43979 (health, travel, and dental), and your ID number is your student number.
If you’re covered by another plan, you can combine this plan with the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan to maximize your overall coverage and eliminate out-of-pocket costs.
If you are an international student with questions about MSP, please call the MSP office at 604 683-7151 or email to mspenquiries@hibc.gov.bc.ca
If you have questions about iMED, the temporary insurance plan for all new UBC international students, please contact GuardMe by phone at 905-752-6200 or 1-888-756-8428 (toll-free) or by email at customercare@guard.me.
If you have other questions related to international students, please contact UBC International Student Advising.
