Health & Medical

There are two components to Health Coverage for International students at the University of Windsor;  BASIC HEALTH INSURANCE & DRUG AND DENTAL COVERAGE

BASIC HEALTH INSURANCE

The University’s Green Shield Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP), which is equivalent to OHIP, is a comprehensive plan that is mandatory for all undergraduate and graduate international students here on a study permit.

The GSHIP premium is charged to your account and paid with your tuition. It appears on the financial screen as “Health Insurance fees”. Students may purchase coverage for a spouse and children who are living in Ontario with them. 

Students who provide proof of coverage under one of the following programs may apply for consideration to opt out:

• Canadian International Development Agency Health Care Plan
• Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan
• Canadian Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
• International Council for Canadian Studies Plan
• National Insurance Office for Social Insurance Abroad (Norway)
• World University Service of Canada Plan
• Embassy of Kuwait
• Interim Federal Health Care Plan
• Health Economic Administration, HELFO Abroad
• Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau - GWL
• Libyan Plan
• Schlumberger Plan
• Fletcher Allen

 

DRUG AND DENTAL COVERAGE

This type of coverage is in addition to the Basic Health Insurance, GSHIP. The student governments have also negotiated with Green Shield Canada and Industrial-Alliance Pacific Life Insurance Company to provide extra health coverage for dental, prescription drug and vision expenses. This fee appears on the financial screen (SIS) as ‘Drug/Dental Plan’.

• Full-time Undergraduate Students (4 or more courses)
• Part-time Undergraduate Students (3 or less courses)
• Graduate Students (Master and  PhD)

Questions?  email: gship@uwindsor.ca

Where can I go to see a doctor?

For further information and a list of recommended medical clinics, dentists and optometrists please click here.

For further information Health & Medical Services on-campus visit Student Health Services at www.uwindsor.ca/health

ISC Nurse

The ISC hosts fourth year Nursing students every semester. Their mandate is to increase awareness of health related matters among the international student population. This website contains valuable health tips, upcoming events and information.