English Language Programs
Health Insurance
Many students come to Manitoba with health insurance from their own country. Please be advised that while it is a good ideal to purchase travel insurance, it is not a substitute for the Manitoba International Students Health Insurance.
All international students in the English Language Program must purchase Manitoba International Health Insurance through The University of Winnipeg. This insurance is provided by Great-West Life Assurance Company. All fees and policies are determined by Great-West Life, Group Policy Number 42074.
During orientation you must fill out the health insurance form. You need to pay for the insurance during the first week of classes at 491 Portage Avenue in the Annex Concourse (where classes are held). This health coverage will cover you from the time you arrived in Winnipeg until the end of the term.
Rates for 2011-2012
(in Canadian funds)
Session |
Coverage for Individual Student |
Coverage for Family (*) |
September to December (One Term) |
$132 |
$408 |
January to April (One Term) |
$132 |
$408 |
May to August (One Term) |
$132 |
$408 |
| One / two months |
$66 |
$204 |
* Dependents are the spouse and/or any dependent unmarried children under 21 years of age who reside with the insured student. Students must apply for Family coverage upon initial enrollment under the plan. If you acquire an eligible spouse and/or child(ren) while enrolled in the plan, you must apply for Family coverage within 30 days.
*** Fees subject to change please contact i.willey@uwinnipeg.ca for current rates.***
Coverage is for full months only (ie.students arriving January 15 and leaving February 28th will pay the two month fee)
Benefits
To learn more about services covered by the Manitoba International Students Health Insurance plan, please visit www.miship.ca.