Coverage &
Benefits

For complete details and all information regarding your Student Benefits Plan, go to, MYSTUDENTPLAN WEBSITE.

All part-time and full-time students paying SAMU Membership Fees have Health & Dental coverage under the SAMU Health & Dental plan and are automatically assessed the health and dental insurance fees and are enrolled in the Balanced Benefit Plan, unless you have opted out. Not sure if you’re eligible? 

The cost for health and dental insurance is $416.24 per year. This annual fee is split into two equal payments of $208.12 per term for your convenience. The cost is included in your tuition.

Plan Options

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.

How to access your benefits

Present your Benefit cards to the service provider who will submit claims directly to the insurance carrier.  Register in the new mystudentplan Benefits App on your web browser or mobile app.  Click on the profile icon and click my Benefit Cards.  You will find your Drug, Health and Dental cards.  Save them on your mobile wallet or download them to your phone.

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 new mystudentplan Benefits App.  Register today and start managing your benefit plans. 

To register, visit the Claims tab.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO OPT OUT?

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. 

 To find out eligibility criteria, deadlines and the opt out application, go to online forms.

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. Once your opt out has been approved, you will automatically be removed from the plans for 5 years and you do not need to resubmit the online form every term/year.

Opt-out Deadlines:

Fall Term: September 30, 2024

Winter Term: January 31, 2025 (New Students Only)

CLICK HERE  for OPT OUT eligibility criteria, deadlines and applications

STILL UNCLEAR?

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 mystudentplan.ca/macewan. You can also email or phone one of our coordinators at the Benefits Plan Office.

SAMU Benefit Plan Office

Linda Cuglietta,
Benefit Plan Coordinator

SAMU Building, SA-109A,
Phone: 780-497-4675 | 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