Costs for health and dental services are at an all-time high and show no signs of reprieve. Students on fixed incomes are especially susceptible to these increases and the last thing they want to spend these fixed monies on is an unforeseen accident, dental or medical procedure. Putting even routine procedures off can have monumental effects for students, as missing classes or study time and can have disastrous consequences. Considering these points, the SSA has worked to design and implement a reasonably priced health and dental insurance plan. This plan can aid students in maintaining a quality of health, which can ensure that avoidable medical emergencies do not endanger the pursuit of their studies.
With a mandatory plan, the insurance risk is spread over a larger number of students, thereby lowering the cost per student, making the fee in a range that is affordable to students. An individual health and dental plan can cost as much as five times the current student health and dental plan fee.
The fees for the Health and Dental Plans will be charged automatically by the institution at registration if you meet the eligibility criteria previously listed.
Eligible students will receive 12 months of coverage starting with the first day of the month your program begins.
Your Care Card is available from your Health and Dental Plan Office (during regular office hours) at any time during your coverage year. The Care Card provides the correct information needed for pay direct transactions at pharmacies and processing of electronic claims at dental offices registered with the insurer’s direct payment system. Simply sign your card and fill in your applicable Student ID number in the space provided on the front of the card. Please contact your Health and Dental Plan Office if you have any questions regarding your applicable Student ID number. A Saskatchewan Special Support Program application must be completed prior to obtaining your Care Card.
