Insurance Coverage
Graduate students’ health and dental insurance plan includes coverage for professional health services, prescription drugs, dental care, eye examinations and glasses, and travel insurance. This plan is provided to GSAÉD’s members via the Canadian Federation of Students’ National Student Health Network. Greenshield Insurance, Canada’s only not-for-profit insurance provider, offers the most comprehensive set of benefits available for a campus health and dental plan.
The coverage period is from September 1 to August 31. All full-time students starting in September are automatically covered under the plan. Part-time students and students starting in January can opt-in. Students can also pay a supplemental premium to cover their spouse or family.
GreenShield Canada
GSAÉD’s Coverage
2024-2025 Insurance Opt-in Platform
The 2024-2025 insurance opt-in platform will be available during the last week of September 2024. Note that all opt-in submissions for the current academic year for dependants and/or registered part-time students will be processed after September 30, 2024 (or the last day to withdraw from courses or programs).
Please visit uOttawa’s important academic dates and deadlines webpage for more details.
- Fall opt-in deadline – October 28, 2024
- Winter opt-in deadline – February 10, 2025
Opt-out deadline 2024-2025 – September 30th
Instructions to Opt-Out of GSAED Insurance Using uOttawa’s uOzone Account
If you have alternative health insurance coverage through your parent or spouse, you can opt-out of the GSAED insurance plan by following these steps:
- Log in to uOZone: Access your uOZone account using your uOttawa credentials.
- Navigate to Finances and Jobs: Once logged in, click on the “Finances and Jobs” tab.
- Select the Opt-Out Option: Choose the “Opt-Out” option from the available menu.
- Provide Required Information: Enter the necessary details about your alternative insurance coverage. This includes information such as the plan member, policy number, your ID number, insurance company, and employer.
- Submit Your Application: After filling in the required information, submit your opt-out application.
- Deadline: Ensure that you submit your opt-out request before September 30th.
If you have any questions or need assistance with your uOzone Account, please contact uOttawa Infoservice:
- Location: 75 Laurier East, 1st Floor
- Phone: 613-562-5700
- Email: infoservice@uottawa.ca
Quebec Residents’ Opt-Out (You will be asked to provide a copy of your health insurance card)