All international students studying at Olds College need to have adequate medical insurance to cover any medical issues or accidents while they are here. A visit to a doctor may cost $40-$60 or more and hospitalization can cost more than $1000 per day. A student who does not have medical insurance will have to pay the entire medical bill for services received.
Health & Dental Plan (Students' Association of Olds College)
International students are encouraged to check their fee schedule to verify their health and dental plan coverage. More details can be found on the Fee Schedule and MyStudentPlan webpages.
GuardMe Health Insurance
All International students who are registered in programs that are one year or less will be registered in GuardMe Insurance unless they can provide the following:
- proof of Alberta Health Insurance or;
- a study permit or Letter of Introduction valid for more than 12 months and
- not eligible for AHCIP and do have other private health insurance
GuardMe Insurance covers doctor’s visits, prescriptions and more and is charged on a semester-basis. Services not covered are dental care, eyeglasses or anything pertaining to pre-existing condition. Students with existing medical conditions should:
- bring a copy (in English) of their medical history,
- bring an adequate supply of any prescription currently being taken, and
- bring an extra pair of glasses and/or supply of contact lenses
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
If you are a student from outside Canada, you may be eligible for the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP) coverage. You will need to apply for AHCIP coverage. Students under 18 years of age must be added to the AHCIP account of a custodian.
- Students who have a 12 month study permit (valid for an Alberta educational institute) and who will reside in Alberta for 12 months or more are eligible for AHCIP coverage.
- Students with study permits valid for more than 3 months but less than 12 months, may be eligible for AHCIP coverage if their application is accompanied by a letter from the student confirming their intent to reside in Alberta for at least 12 months.
- If the application is received within 3 months of entry into Alberta, coverage is effective on the date of either entry into Alberta or the date signed on the study permit, whichever is later.
To enrol in AHCIP, you may mail your application to the address listed on the application form or you may appear in person with your passport and Study Permit to any authorized office.
Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (alberta.ca)
