Coverage &
Benefits

For complete details and all information regarding your Student Benefits Plan, go to, Health and Dental Plan .

Students taking a minimum of one university credit level course and paying SAMU Membership Fees are eligible for the SAMU Balanced Health & Dental plan and are automatically assessed the health and dental insurance fees on their student account, unless you have opted out. 

– Eligibility Criteria

This annual fee for health and dental is split into two equal payments of $208.12 per term for your convenience. The cost is included in your tuition.

Coverage Period

The following is the period during which the Student Benefits Plan protects you.

Fall Students: If you change your eligibility status from the fall to the winter semester, the coverage period ends on December 31^st.

Plan FELXibility

The Balanced plan is the default plan; however, there are 3 other FLEX plan options available to students for no additional charge to suit the students’ needs. Compare the plan options by clicking on the benefits tab.

Accessing your benefits

Register in the Benefits Mangagment Platform on your web browser or mobile app to get your Benefit cards on your profile. You will find your Drug, Health and Dental cards. Save them on your mobile wallet or download them to your phone for direct billing. 

Online Claims

If you incur an eligible expense and are asked to pay out of pocket, the easiest and quickest way to get reimbursed is the submit online claims via the Benefits Management Platform. Register today and start managing your benefit plans.

To register, visit the Claims tab.

Opting Out of the student Benefit Plans

Students who wish to opt out of the health and dental insurance must have comparable coverage (from your parents, spouse, job, government or band) and must submit an online opt out form before the applicable deadline. Deadlines are firm, therefore if you miss the deadline, you will be required to pay the associated fees for the entire year.

Once your opt out application is approved, the fees will be removed from your student account. If you already paid, you will be reimbursed within 4-6 weeks. The refund will be processed by the MacEwan Fee office. All inquiries regarding refunds can be directed to acctrec@macewan.ca. term/year. Active opt outs will remain on your student account for 5 years and you will not need to resubmit the online application every/year unless you choose to re-enroll.

Opt-out Deadlines:

Fall Term: September 29, 2025

Winter Term: January 30, 2026 (New Students Only)

For eligibility criteria, deadlines and online applications to opt out, Flex your plan, Family Add-On or to Re-enroll, click here: Applications

STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?

Let’s be honest, insurance can be daunting. If you’re having trouble understanding the SAMU Health & Dental plan you can read more about it at Health and Dental Plans. You can also email or phone one of our coordinators at the Benefits Plan Office.

SAMU Benefit Plan Office

SAMU Building, SA-109A,
Phone: 587-881-2169 | Email: macewanplan@mystudentplan.ca

All MacEwan students have access to the mywellnessplan which provides support and resources for students experiencing mental health issues through a free, anonymous mental health assessment, online video counselling and tools that help strengthen your mental health and have more balance.

Click on my toolbox to get started

Mylegalplan provides students with access to legal resources through an online legal library, a legal hotline to speak with a legal assistance and consultation with a lawyer from a national network to pursue any civil legal issue.

The cost for mylegalplan is $18/year. The fee is included on your student account.

Opt Out is unconditional and you must submit an online application before the applicable deadline. For deadlines and details, visit mystudentplan