AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan
PLAN DETAILS
- To see your coverage at a glance, see the AMS/GSS Health Dental Plan Brochure.
- To see the complete plan details, including claim forms and how to opt out or enroll your family, visit studentcare.ca.
QUESTIONS?
By phone: +1 (877) 795-4421
At the AMS Nest: Rm. 3128
Who is covered?
To verify if you are enrolled in the Health & Dental Plan, check your fee statement and look for the “AMS med/dent fee” line item. You can do this online through the Student Services Portal.
What if I already have health & dental coverage?
You may also choose to opt out of the AMS/GSS Plan and have the fee reversed from your student account. All opt-outs must be completed within the Change-of-Coverage Period or within three weeks of your registration date, whichever is later. If it is your first time opting out, you will need to provide proof of other health and dental coverage. Visit studentcare.ca and follow the on-screen instructions for opting out.
Can I enroll my spouse or dependents?
HOW TO ACCESS YOUR PERSONAL CLAIM INFORMATION
- Go to www.pac.bluecross.ca
- Login or create a new account
- Enter group number(s):
Health & travel: E043979
Dental: D043979 - Enter your ID number, which is your student number
NEED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
CHANGE-OF-COVERAGE PERIOD
See studentcare.ca for the exact dates by which you can change your coverage.
For current students and students starting in September: September change-of-coverage period applies
For new students starting in January: January change-of-coverage period applies
BLACKOUT PERIOD
Claims can be dropped off at the Health & Dental Plan Office, but they will not be processed until the Blackout Period ends. You may also hold your claims until this time.
Claims are your responsibility until they are received by the insurance company. Practitioners and pharmacists also can’t accept Pay Direct, or assignment of benefits during the Blackout Period.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS (iMed)
BC MEDICAL SERVICES PLAN (MSP)
- BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)
- Other equivalent basic coverage, such as other provincial health care or private basic health insurance.
MSP is public health insurance and anyone residing in B.C. for longer than six months is required by law to enroll in it. Visit BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) for more information.