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All students studying at Dalhousie University are required to have health insurance, this is the standard across Canadian universities, as healthcare is expensive.

Eligibility & Family Opt-In

Full-time students enrolled in 3 or more courses and paying full time fees for the September term at Dalhousie are automatically covered under the Health & Dental benefits.

The following students are not covered automatically and must Opt-In:
- Study abroad / Outbound exchange students
- Co-op students on a work term
- Part-time students
- Distance education students
- Students beginning in January & May (Opt-In during the appropriate opt-in period)

Students can add dependents to their health plan for an additional premium, during the appropriate academic term. Eligibile dependents include common-law partners, spouses, and children.

You can submit an opt-in application for your dependents during the term in which you begin your studies for that academic year:

• Fall Opt-In: August 16 - September 30
• Winter Opt-In: December 15 - January 31
• Spring Opt-In: April 13 - May 31

Opting-Out of the Extended Health and/or Dental Plan:
If you have comparable alternative coverage (usually through a parent, spouse, or work) you may opt-out of the extended health and dental. Students wishing to opt-out with alternative coverage must also submit an opt-out application each academic year.

You can submit an opt-out application during the term in which you begin your studies for that academic year:

• Fall Opt-Out: August 16 - September 30

In order to opt-in or out, you will need to create a login and password.

Please contact the Health Plan Office if you have questions or to confirm you have coverage (dsuhlth@dal.ca)

 

Opt-In Dependents (Ext. Health & Dental) PROCEED

Opt-Out (Ext. Health & Dental) PROCEED