Students' Association of Medicine Hat College · Medicine Hat
2025–26 Health & Dental Plan

Covered, head to toe.

As a full-time MHC student you're automatically enrolled in the SAMHC Health & Dental plan — prescriptions, dental, vision and more, on top of your provincial coverage.

$380
Per year
Cheaper than retail
$5M
Travel coverage
Plan at a glance

What your plan covers

Health

Prescriptions, paramedical, supplies.

80%

Dental

Exams, cleanings, fillings.

70%

Vision

Exams & eyewear / 24 mo.

$250

Travel

Emergency medical away from home.

$5M
Plan fees

What it costs

Charged to your MHC student account as separate line items for full-year coverage.

Health

$192
$96 / semester

Dental

$188
$94 / semester

Total

$380
$190 / semester · full year

International students

All international students at MHC are eligible and automatically enrolled.

Domestic students

Full-time students in an eligible MHC program are automatically enrolled.

Make it yours

Change your coverage

01 — OPT OUT

Opt out

Already covered elsewhere? Opt out for a refund during your deadline window.

  • One per academic year
  • No account needed
↳ Only in your deadline window
Start opt-out
02 — OPT IN

Opt in

Lost your other coverage? Opt back in within 30 days of approval, with proof of loss.

  • 30-day window after approval
  • Proof of loss required
↳ Miss it and you wait a full year
Opt back in
03 — DEPENDANTS

Add family

Extend health and/or dental to a spouse, partner or children during your deadline window.

  • Couple and Family premiums apply
  • Added to your student account
↳ No prorated refund on semester-only
Add a dependant

Deadlines — don't miss your window

Start September 2025 By Sep 18
Start January 2026 By Jan 17
Beyond the plan

Free wellness support

Beyond the plan, MHC offers free wellness support to every student.

Counselling

Free counselling at MHC

In-person and virtual appointments through MHC Wellness Services.

Member portal

Get your benefit cards in minutes

Register at the portal for your virtual benefit cards, claims and direct deposit.