Health practitioners

As a student with access to the health plan, you can access various practitioners to support your health and wellness. These are the services and coverage included in your plan:

• Chiropractor ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Acupuncturist ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Naturopath ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Osteopath ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Physiotherapist ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Registered Dietician ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Athletic Therapist ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Occupational Therapist ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Podiatrist/Chiropodist ($30 per session - up to $500)
• Registered Massage Therapy ($30 per session - up to $500)

• Psychologist, Social Worker, Clinical Counsellor ($600 per policy year for all practitioners combined Covered at 80%)

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Emergency services

Your plan includes emergency services like ambulance and emergency travel.

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)

The Graduate Students’ Association University of Alberta benefit plan provides coverage for losses caused by accidents, such as the loss of life, a limb, or paralysis. Coverage is also included for losses to replace damaged equipment, such as a laptop or cell phone involved in the accident. Please get in touch with our member support services for more information.

Note: This benefit is only available to insured students.

Your dental plan can help you save money on routine or emergency visits to the dentist. It covers a portion or all costs associated with your visit.

Your annual maximum overall dental care coverage is $650. Keep in mind that there are individual co-payment limits as follows:

• Preventative Services - 70% coverage
  Focuses on maintaining oral health this service includes your regular checkups, professional cleanings, instruction on good oral hygiene practices, x-rays and diagnosis and support of other dental health concerns.
• Basic Services
  (Endodontic & Periodontic) Enhanced cleaning, and treatment of disease through endodontic and periodontic supports  - 60% coverage(Oral Surgery & Fillings) Services associated with fillings and repairing teeth - 50% Coverage
• Major Restorative Fillings - 35% coverage
  Expenses incurred for permanent initial prosthodontic appliances, as well as support for dentures, bridges and crowns.

For Vision Care there will be a maximum overall 24 months period for you to use this service.

• Eye Exams - $70 covered every 2 policy years
• Eyeglasses/Frames or Contact Lenses - $200 every 24 months
• Laser eye surgery - $150 covered every policy year

Note: Any reimbursement for eyeglasses/frames or contact lenses must include a prescription from a registered provider (optometrist), who often follows the eye exam.