BUSU Health & Dental

* For information from the university on the International Student insurance please click here *

 

Why do we have a plan?

In 2008, Brandon University students voted overwhelmingly in favor of creating a Health and Dental Plan for students who do not have coverage otherwise.

The Opt-Out/In processes have begun for the 2023/2024 year:

 

How to Opt-Out:

August 1st - September 30th is the Opt-Out Deadline

  1. Go to Student VIP

  2. Click Opt-Out/In on the StudentVIP website (next to the Live Chat button)

  3. You will be prompted to sign in if you have an account from previous years – if you do not have an account you will need to register (bottom of the login section)

  4. Once you have signed in or completed registration, you will be able to begin the opt-out process.

  5. Submit all the required information

• A confirmation e-mail will be sent to your brandonu.ca email address. 
• Please keep the confirmation email for your records. 
• It generally takes about two weeks for the credit to appear on your student account.
• Please note that if you do not opt-out by September 30th, we will be unable to remove you from the plan.

How to Opt-In (Yourself/Dependents):

August 1st - September 30th is the Opt-In Deadline.

  1. Go to Student VIP

  2. Click Opt-Out/In on the StudentVIP website (next to the Live Chat button)

  3. You will be prompted to sign in if you have an account from previous years – if you do not have an account you will need to register (bottom of the login section)

  4. Once you have signed in or completed registration, you will be able to begin the opt-in process (Please note that the cost of enrolling dependents has changed from last year).

  5. Submit your information/your dependents’ information.

Contact info@busu.ca or call 204-727-9660
if you have any questions or concerns.

Prices For BUSU Health & Dental Plan For The Year 2023/24

Winter Policy Period: January - August

Single: $350.00

Family (up to 2): $150.00

Family (up to 4): $400.00

Family (up to 6): $650.00

Fall Policy Period: September - August

Single: $350.00

Family (up to 2): $150.00

Family (up to 4): $400.00

Family (up to 6): $650.00`

 

Grad Perks

If you’re graduating this year, you're about to lose the health and dental coverage available to you as a student. If you've already graduated, you may have found provincial government health plans do not fully cover the costs of many health care services, leaving you vulnerable. Grad Perks offers supplemental health and dental plans that can help to fill those gaps and provide you with the protection you need.

LINK plans will convert you onto a plan that keeps you covered after graduation, with no need for medical evidence.

ZONE plans provide enhanced coverage and favorable rates for those that qualify, based on submitted evidence of medical insurability.

Need to see someone?

 

Direct2U Doctors gives you access to :

  • Virtual medical consultations

  • Diagnose, prescribe and refer for minor ailments

  • Private & Confidential

  • No out of pocket cost

  • Next day prescription delivery (Select Alliance Pharmacy at the end of your exam)

Click here for a complete listing of all conditions covered by Direct2U Doctors Smart Exam

Access to this service is dependent on valid and in force provincial health care. If you are an international student with private insurance, including MISHP, you will be billed up front for your service. If you wish to make a claim with your private insurer, visits are subject to adjudication in accordance with your insurance policy. Please consult your insurance policy to determine if virtual / telehealth medical services are eligible.

Any and all denied claims must be addressed with your insurance company and not with Direct2U Doctors or Student VIP.

 

Download your benefits card directly to your Phone

Visit StudentVIP

Go to the Student VIP website: https://studentvip.ca/Default.aspx and select Brandon University Students' Union.

Login/Register

Log in to your account. First-time users must register for an account with their BU email address.  

Select & Download

Upon successful login and/or registration, select the benefits card tab on the home page. 

Please select your preferred option and your benefits card will be saved to your wallet application for easy access.