Insurance
International students must have:
1. Extended Medical and Dental Coverage: International students in full-time studies at Kwantlen are automatically enrolled in the Kwantlen Student Association Benefits Plan. This is a mandatory extended health and dental plan that supplements the BC Medical Services Plan. It provides 12 month of coverage starting on the first day of the month the program of study begins. Please see www.kusa.ca for further information or visit the Benefits Office in the KSA office on any campus.
NEW! Please Read: 2. MSP Coverage: For international students who are planning to stay in the province of British Columbia for more than 6 months of the year, it is mandatory that you enrol in the British Columbia Medical Services Plan (MSP). You must apply within the first 10 days of your arrival in BC. The waiting period to receive this coverage is 3 months. You must arrange to get short-term basic medical insurance coverage from an alternate health insurance provider (ie. David Cummings Insurance Services) during this waiting period.
David Cummings Insurance Services (DCIS) can provide basic medical insurance during this waiting period for students arriving in BC for the first time. This interim coverage is provided through the Global Campus Health Plan (GCHP). For further information, visit the International Education Office on the Surrey or Richmond campuses.
You are well covered with the Global Campus Health Plan.
The Global Campus Health Plan (GCHP) is top quality insurance coverage provided at a low cost for the three-month waiting period before you qualify for the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).
Can my family member get coverage?If you have a spouse or partner and/or dependent children who will reside with you during your study term, you may purchase GCHP coverage for them. Go to the Enrollment page on the website www.david-cummings.com/kwantlenc for the easy application process.
When should I be covered?New international students
You should arrange coverage for the three-month waiting period before you become eligible for MSP. This waiting period includes the remainder of the month you arrive in BC plus two full months. For example, if you in BC on August 25, you would be eligible for MSP on November 1.
The GCHP will ensure that you have adequate medical coverage from the time you leave home (up to ten days prior to your arrival in Canada).
Where can I find more information?On-Line
All information regarding GCHP can found on-line at www.david-cummings.com/kwantlenc
Here you will find complete, detailed information on enrollment, coverage dates, what you are covered for, what to do in an emergency, and much more.
All questions regarding the Global Campus Health Plan may be answered by a DCIS representative by email student@david-cummings.com or by phone at 604.228.8816 or toll free in North America at 1.800.818.3188.
