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If you are an international student living in Canada and you are about to graduate, it is important to consider how you will protect you and your family in case of an emergency once your UHIP coverage ends. You may be planning to travel or stay in Canada following your graduation. If that is the case, please continue reading for some options you may wish to consider.
Graduating in November 2020 or February 2021? You can extend your UHIP until June 30, 2021!
If Fall 2020 is your last term of study and you are graduating in November 2020 or February 2021, you can extend your UHIP for up to 6 months (until June 30, 2021).
To extend your coverage, complete the UHIP Enrolment Form (PDF) and check the box ‘Graduation pending’ and email to lynnmurphy@cunet.carleton.ca for processing. Be sure to include proof of your application to graduate.
The premium will be $360 (single coverage) and charged to your student account.
Your coverage remains limited to emergencies, no matter where in Canada you may be.
Working full time for 6 months? Consider applying for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)!
If you have received a Post Graduation Work Permit and have secured full time employment for a minimum of 6 months (with same employer), check to see about applying for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP). If you get approved for OHIP and still have UHIP coverage, contact the ISSO and provide proof of OHIP start date and your UHIP will be terminated and your student account credited with unused portion. You need to have either UHIP or OHIP but not both.
If you have been registered in classes as a Special student, you have UHIP coverage only for the terms you are registered. If you are still in Canada but not registered in classes, you should obtain private medical health insurance.
Not eligible for OHIP or UHIP? Consider private health insurance!
If you do not qualify for provincial health insurance coverage you should strongly consider purchasing private health insurance. The following are just a few options that are provided for your convenience only and do not necessarily imply an endorsement by Carleton University. ISSO or Carleton University cannot be held responsible for information and materials found on these sites. While ISSO has tried to verify all the information as much as possible, students are advised to research their options and contact the insurance company before they enroll themselves or their families into any insurance plans.
Here are some other examples of health insurance companies that you may want to consider. Do your research and find the plan that best suits your needs.
- Sun Life
- Ingle International (1-800-360-3234)
- Guard Me
- Cowan Insurance Group (1-866-912-6926)
- Greenshield (1-888-711-1119)
- Great West Life
- Ontario Blue Cross
- Flex Care/Manulife Financial