GSA Health & Dental Plan
CHANGE TO SEPTEMBER - AUGUST POLICY YEAR
Going forward, the GSA health and dental insurance is transitioning to a September 1 to August 31 policy year for all students. This change will impact premium fees of graduate students with programs starting in January, May and July 2023. See below for details.
Empower Me
is a short-term solution for your mental health concerns. Empower Me allows students to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants, and life coaches for a variety of issues.
Learn more about Empower Me hereOverview of the GSA Health & Dental Plan
To help University of Calgary graduate students pay for the health services they need, the GSA has partnered with Studentcare in order to provide students with extended health and dental coverage. The Plan is designed specifically to fill the gaps in provincial care (the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan - AHCIP)
Have questions?
Visit the StudentCare website for the most up-to-date details about the GSA Health and Dental Plan including plan coverage, how to claim, change your coverage, and so on. You can also contact StudentCare directly for details regarding your account.
StudentCare websiteFrequently Asked Questions
Fee Table
Single Student
$626.00
Health = $330.00Dental = $296.00Add One Dependent (spouse OR child) for an additional
$626.00
Health = $330.00Dental = $296.00Add Family Members (spouse + unlimited number of children) for an additional
$1,252.00
Health = $660.00Dental = $592.00Quick Links
Download your Pay Direct Card
Download and fill in your Full name & Student ID.
Download HereDownload your Plan at a Glance Guide
Download the your Plan Guide here
Download HereSubmit your Claim with the Omni App
Learn more and download the app here.
Download Here
Need Support Quicker?
Try these two virtual services for professional health advice and consultation.
Dialogue Virtual Health Care Service
As an eligible student, you now have access to Dialogue—an online service offered through your student Plan administrator, Studentcare, that connects you virtually with nurses and physicians.Get started with Dialogue hereEmpower Me Student Assistant Program
Students covered by the GSA Health Plan have access to Empower Me to connect with qualified counsellors, consultants, and life coaches for a variety of issues. As a student covered by the GSA Health Plan, you're entitled to sessions delivered in person, by telephone, by video-counselling, or by e-counselling.Learn more about Empower MeOther Resources
UCalgary Student Wellness Services
UCalgary Student Wellness Services offers health services, health promotion and outreach, and mental health services. For more details, visit https://www.ucalgary.ca/wellness-services
Out of Province students seeking health care
Student Wellness Services offers medical support for students. Students from out-of-province must arrange for Alberta Health Care coverage. For further information please see: https://www.alberta.ca/ahcip-apply.aspx
Resources compiled by the GSA Mental Health & Wellness Committee
- Keeping Mentally Healthy! Resources List – Aug 2018 updated
- Helpful on – and off – campus resources for UCalgary Graduate Students
- Our partners in StudentCare also offer a range of services and resources for Mental health. You learn can more about their services by accessing their website at www.studentcare.ca/talkitout