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injections, immunization, and sexually
transmitted infection testing. In addition,
on-site counselling, massage therapy,
physiotherapy and laboratory services are
available.
Our website provides detailed
information about these services, health
related resources and assessing your health
and wellbeing.
Counselling at Health Services
Student Health Services offers free
individual counselling to all registered
students. We have a multidisciplinary team
of psychiatrists, psychotherapists and social
workers who work with the varying needs
of students. Counselling is available year
round. Maturing and growing emotionally
can be a difficult process. We’re here to help
you find solutions during these stressful
times. Don’t let your medical or emotional
concerns affect your acdemic success or well
being.
For information on counselling services
or to book an appointment, please email us
at shscns@uwo.ca or call 519-661-3771 to
make an appointment.
UHIP
Phone: 519-661-2194
www.uhip.ca
Human Resources, Support Services Building, Level 5
The University Health Insurance Plan
(UHIP) was created to offer affordable
insurance to pay the cost of the hospital and
medical services international students and
their families might need to maintain their
health while at a participating University in
Ontario. Signing up for UHIP coverage is
mandatory for all international students and
the fee is included in the year’s tuition. The
plan covers most of what OHIP (Ontario
Health Insurance Plan) covers, as well costs
usually covered by an extended health care
plan.
Students have 30 days from the date
of your dependents’ arrival in Canada to
enrol them in UHIP. If they miss this date,
dependents are subject to a $500 late fee
and are back dated to their date of arrival in
Canada.
Non-resident Canadian Students
must to enrol in UHIP until they are
eligible for OHIP. Please contact the UHIP
Administrator at hr-communication@uwo.
ca.
Where do I print my UHIP card?
You will receive an email sent to your
Western account directing you to login to
a website. Any questions can be emailed to
the UHIP Administrator at
hr-communication@uwo.ca.
For more information about UHIP, please
visit www.sdc.uwo.ca/int/services/index.
html?uhip
New for 2012: USC Dental Plan
Starting this fall, students will have Dental Coverage through the USC
Health Plan.
The cost, which is included in the ancillary fee, is $114 (for 12 month
coverage. Students could add their family (spouse and/or dependants) for
an additional fee of $171.
Students with or without dental coverage can opt-out of the dental plan
during the first 30 days of September and then be refunded the $114
(which must be paid at the time tuition is due.)
Dental benefit provides coverage for:
100% diagnostic and preventative services
80% fillings and minor restorative
80% anesthesia
80% peridontal scaling
80% removal of impacted wisdom teeth
10% root canal treatment
10% periodontics (other than scaling)
$750 annual maximum
USC Health Plan
Phone: 519-661-3722
www.studentbenefits.ca
All full-time undergrads are automatically
enrolled in the USC Extended Benefit Health
Plan, and are assessed a fee of $100.39 for
this plan upon registration. The Plan is
effective from September 1st to August 31st,
each year, and offers benefits specifically
designed for student needs.
Students who are covered under an
equivalent extended benefit health care plan
(in addition to your standard provincial
coverage) may choose to “opt-out” of the
USC plan. These fees must be paid upfront
and will be reimbursed if you opt out.
The opt-out deadline for
Undergraduate Students is September 30,
2012. Visit the website for more details.
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