A: Yes, if you already have coverage, you can opt out of the USC’s Health and Dental plan by visiting https://www.mystudentplan.ca/purplecare/en/forms each year. Head to the Opt-Out tab.
A: The last day for full-time undergraduates to opt-out of the plan is September 23rd of each year.
A: Yes, beginning this year, international students will be eligible to receive benefits from the USC’s health and dental plan in their home country.
A: Full-time undergraduates coverage period begins on September 1st and ends on August 31st, each year. Specific programs (i.e. MBAA) may have different coverage. Please email healthdental@westernusc.ca for details.
A: You can find information about health practitioners, including doctors, dentists, massage therapists, physiotherapists, and pharmacies at https://www.mystudentplan.ca/purplecare/en/select-savings.
A: If you would like to submit a claim, visit https://www.mystudentplan.ca/purplecare/en/claims and select the Benefits Plan Claims, or look for details on downloading the App. You will have 15 months to submit claims for consideration under your health plan.
A: If you have additional questions or concerns about the USC health and dental plan, email healthdental@westernusc.ca.