Health & Dental
Keeping you happy and healthy is a big priority for your Central Student Association, which is why we have developed the Student Health & Dental Insurance Plan!
We are able to provide coverage to all undergraduate students at the University of Guelph and cover a variety of prescriptions & procedures. For more information on your Student Health & Dental Plan, please visit the MyStudentPlan website.
The Health Plan is a mandatory universal plan and as such does not provide an opt-out; the Dental Plan offers a one-time opt-out with proof of alternate coverage.
ATTENTION RETURNING STUDENTS ~
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE WAY YOUR BENEFITS ARE MANAGED, EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2025. Please read for claims information, registration, and so much more!
Introducing the new MYSTUDENTPLAN BENEFITS MANAGEMENT PLATFORM.
This new platform will manage all student benefits starting on September 1st, the first day of your new policy year. The former Canada Life website and app will no longer be accessible; benefits cards will be inactive. To learn everything you need to know about your benefits coverage, NEW registration steps, NEW claim procedures, key dates, and so much more, visit MyStudentPlan website. Students must register to submit claims, receive payments, access a benefits card, track utilization, and check out claims’ history. Click here to REGISTER NOW on the new Benefits Management Platform and explore all its amazing features. Please note, new eligible students cannot register or submit claims until the end of the enrollment validation period (60 days).
2025 – 2026 Coverage
The benefit year begins September 1, 2025, and ends August 31, 2026. Even if you are not enrolled for summer 2026 classes, you will still be covered by the plan until August 31.
Fall Entry Students: Students who are charged the Health and Dental fee in Fall 2025, will be automatically enrolled in both Plans by mid to late October (approximately 45 days from the start date of their program).
IMPORTANT: If you opted-out of the Dental Plan last year, you will not be charged the Dental Plan fee for the remainder of your academic career here at the University of Guelph. As such, you will NOT be required to opt-out of the Dental Plan.
Important Dates for Fall Entry Students
Dental Opt-Out Deadline — September 19, 2025
If you were charged the dental fee of $143 and now have comparable dental coverage, you may apply to opt-out of the Dental Plan.
The opt-out form MUST be submitted online, along with providing proof of comparable coverage on the MyStudentPlan website. Opt-outs must be submitted in your entry semester of the current benefit year. Please confirm the dental plan fee was charged to your student financial account before submitting an opt-out form.
PLEASE NOTE, per the terms of enrollment for the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), individuals with access to a private dental plan are not eligible for coverage. This eligibility criteria will affect new Fall registered students currently on CDCP, as they will no longer be eligible for CDCP effective September 1st.
Dental Opt-In Deadline — September 19, 2025
If you opted-out of the Dental Plan in a prior year, were not charged the Dental Plan fee of $143, and wish to enrol back onto the plan as of September 1, you may submit an Enrollment Application form and pay the applicable fee on the MyStudentPlan website.
Health & Dental Family Coverage Opt-In Deadline — September 26, 2025
Eligible Fall students may add family members to the Health and Dental Plans by submitting a Family Add-on Application form and paying the applicable fees on the MyStudentPlan website. Family coverage does NOT carry over from previous years and must be completed every year.
Available Services
We got you covered! Check out your additional benefits & savings on the MyStudentPlan website.
- Prescription Drugs
- Dental Coverage for both accidental and regular dentistry
- Vision
- Health Practitioners
- Medical Equipment and Supplies
- Feeling Better Now: Gallivan also offers various mental health support, including 24/7 text support, a free mental health assessment, and online video counselling.
For more information on your coverage, please visit the MyStudentPlan website.
Resources
Wondering if you can coordinate your student benefits with your existing benefits? Find answers to this question and more, as well as helpful videos here!
Student Benefits Office – UC Level 1 (near washrooms, across from the Guelph Resource Centre for Gender Empowerment and Diversity)
The Student Services Coordinator, Ann Mammoliti, will be able to help you with any questions or issues you have with our Health and Dental Plan.
(519) 824-4120 Ext. 54798
(226) 770-3536
[email protected]