The University Students’ Council (USC) is pleased to a provide eligible, full-time undergraduate students at Western University health and dental coverage through our PurpleCare  plan. Students are automatically assessed the premiums upon accepting their offer to Western or registering for the fall semester. Coverage begins September 1 through August 31 of the following year. To be considered full time, students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3.5 credits as of September 1 every year. From chiropractor appointments to yearly dental exams and emergency travel assistance, the PurpleCare plan is one of the most comprehensive student health plans in the country. We encourage students to take advantage of the wide offering of supports and services we cover throughout the year. The University Students’ Council (USC) is so excited to announce the launch of PurpleCare, our new health and dental plan! Students will automatically be enrolled in the plan and can access information about benefits at http://www.purplecare.ca. Already have health and dental coverage? You have options. Full-Time Undergraduate Students starting / returning in September of each year can opt-out of the USC’s Health and Dental plan by visiting https://www.mystudentplan.ca/purplecare/en/forms and heading to the opt-out tab. Be sure to fill out the opt-out form between July 1st and September 23rd, each year.

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.