Health Sciences
2014–2015 University Calendar



3 General University Information and Regulations : 3.1 General Policies and Information : 3.1.14 Health Insurance – Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada
3.1.14
Health Insurance – Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada
Canadians residing in Canada
All undergraduate and graduate (classed as Canadian full-time or Additional Session, Thesis Evaluation, Non-Thesis Extension, as well as postdoctoral candidates) students will be automatically enrolled in the applicable Students' Society's (SSMU, MCSS, or PGSS) supplemental Health and Dental Plans. For details on fees, change of coverage dates, and what is covered by the plans, refer to www.ihaveaplan.ca, or contact:
Alliance pour la santé étudiante au Québec (ASEQ)
Telephone: 514-789-8775 or 1-866-795-4435 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Website: www.aseq.com
If you are a Canadian student from outside Quebec, you should check with your provincial Medicare office to ensure that you have valid provincial health coverage while studying at McGill.
Canadians who have been residing outside of Canada
If you are a Canadian student who has been living abroad, you may not be eligible for provincial health insurance coverage. To verify your eligibility for the Quebec provincial health plan, contact:
Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
425 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Suite 300
Montreal QC H3A 3G5
Telephone: 514-864-3411
Website: www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/en/pages/home.aspx
If you are not eligible, in order to ensure adequate health insurance coverage you may enrol in the group plan offered through International Student Services for international students. Please note that this option is available only during the first month of each new semester at McGill.
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