Medical Coverage

Returning students: MSP coverage all the time, provided the student has a valid Study Permit.

New 10-month students: Guard.Me for the first three months, followed by MSP for the rest of the school year provided the student has a valid Study Permit.

New 5-month students: Guard.Me all the time.

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What are MSP and Guard.Me?

BC Medical Services Plan (MSP)

• MSP is the mandatory public health insurance provided by Health Insurance BC for students with a valid Study Permit.
• All 10-month students must provide their Study Permit to the International Programs department in the beginning of school year.
• Always present your MSP card when you visit a clinic or hospital. Details of coverage under MSP can be found here.
• Click here for information about the end of MSP coverage.

 

TELUS Health MyCare

• Only for students 16 years or older and have BC Medical Services Plan (MSP).
• TELUS Health MyCare lets you see a doctor, mental health counsellor or dietitian from your phone, where and when it’s convenient for you.
• Doctor consultations for BC residents are covered under the Medical Services Plan (MSP). You can download the app, register for your free account, and schedule a doctor appointment.
• Click here to find more information.

 

Guard.Me

• Guard.Me is a private insurance for students without MSP.
• If you have Guard.Me insurance and go to a clinic or hospital, please keep the medical receipts, follow the instructions.
• Visit Guard.Me’s website for insurance plan details and FAQ’s.
• Guard.Me benefit summary and policy wording.

 

MobileDOCTOR

• Only for students who have Guard.Me Insurance.
• Through MobileDOCTOR by Guard.me Insurance, you have access to online doctor consultations on Maple, with your visit billed directly to guard.me.
• You can speak with a Canadian doctor any time, any where!
• Click here to find more information about this service.

 

MSP cards are available for pickup at the International Programs office.
Any question about medical insurance, please email our Receptionist at international.reception@wvschools.ca.