Comprehensive reference for international students at UBC.
AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan
It is important that you have extended health and dental coverage while you are in Canada.
- All UBC students who pay AMS fees are automatically enrolled in the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan.
- To verify that you are enrolled, check your fees online and look for the "Med/dent fee."
This plan does not replace basic MSP (or an equivalent plan). To be eligible for all aspects of the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan, you must first be covered by MSP or iMED (or have equivalent coverage purchased in Canada).
If you are an exchange student and you pay tuition at your home university, you are not automatically enrolled in the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan. You may, however, be eligible to apply once you arrive at UBC. It is important that you have extended health and dental coverage while you are in Canada. Visit the Health & Dental Plan Office on campus for more information (SUB, lower level
How do I enrol my family?
You may choose to enrol your family in the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan.
What does the AMS/GSS Health & Dental plan cover?
Among other benefits, the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan covers:
- up to 80% of the cost of eligible prescription medications, after a $5.00 deductible per prescription;
- one eye examination per two policy years;
- the cost of a psychologist or counselling psychologist;
- vaccinations not covered by provincial MSP;
- travel health coverage; and
- dental benefits, including checkups, cleanings, fillings, root canals, gum treatments, and extractions.
If you are already covered by an extended health and dental plan, you can request to opt out of the AMS/GSS Health & Dental Plan.
If you have financial concerns, you can apply
For more information, visit ihaveaplan.ca, call toll-free 1.877.795.4421, or visit the Health & Dental Plan Office in Room 61 in the basement of the SUB. Information on benefits and opting out, answers to frequently asked questions, claim forms, and enrolment forms are available on the website.
