Welcome to the newly revamped GSAÉD website!
Benefits Overview
Graduate students have access to a comprehensive coverage that includes benefits for professional health services, prescription medications, dental care, vision care, as well as add-on coverages for travel and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D). This plan is offered to members of the GSAÉD through the Canadian Federation of Students’ National Student Health Network. Greenshield Insurance, Canada’s only not-for-profit insurance provider, offers the most complete range of benefits available in a campus insurance plan.
Coverage Breakdown
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 the winter semester can opt in for the coverage. Graduate Students can also purchase a supplemental premium to cover their spouse or family.
Useful Resources
Greenshield Application
Greenshield Account
Check your coverage
Coverage Timeline
10/26/2026
Last day to Opt-in (Fall)
This is the last day to opt in for the fall semester.
10/26/2026
02/28/2026
Last day to Opt-in (Winter)
This is the last day to opt in for those starting in the winter semester.
02/28/2026
08/30/2026
End of Coverage Period
Your coverage will expire at the end of the current academic year.
08/30/2026
Insurance Opt-In Platform
Part-time Student (or Full-time student starting in Winter)
• Health: $355.15
• Dental: $348.64
• Both: $703.79
Dependant Coverage Fees:
(Single Dependant)
• Health: $370.28
• Dental: $297.25
• Both: $667.53
Dependant Coverage Fees:
(Two or More Dependants)
• Health: $556.03
• Dental: $474.00
• Both: $1,030.03
Important Notes:
• You must have coverage for yourself to opt-in family members.
• Dependant(s) and family health plan fees are in addition to the single student opt-in fee.
• Dependants do not include parents or siblings.
• University fees, including the health/dental plan, must be paid before coverage can be activated.
Insurance Opt-Out Platform
⚠️ Important Notes:
• All full-time students at the University of Ottawa are automatically enrolled each academic year in the health and dental insurance plans provided by the GSAÉD.
• If you already have valid insurance coverage (through a parent, sponsor, or employer), you can opt out of both plans until September 30th.
• Graduate Students with a valid insurance coverage must opt out every year.
• No opt-out requests will be accepted after September 30th.
🧭 Steps to Opt Out via uoZone:
1) Log in to your uoZone account
2) Click on “Applications”
3) Select “Opt-out of the Health and Dental Insurance Plan”
4) You will be redirected to a page with the terms and conditions
➤ Read them carefully and agree to proceed
5) You will then be directed to the opt-out form. There are two separate sections to complete:
📌 Required Information:
You will be required to enter the following details about your current insurance coverage in order to opt out of the health coverage, dental coverage, or both.
• Name of the insurance company
• Employer
• Policy number
• Certificate number
• Plan member
*You can obtain the items above by contacting your current insurance provider or employer.
Greenshield’s Network
If you’re looking for a service provider on the Greenshield Network, such as a dentist, you can use the map provided to find one closer to you. While you are not required to use a service provider from this network, choosing one may offer the convenience of direct billing to Greenshield for claims submissions. You’re welcome to select any licensed service provider that suits your needs!