Graduate Students' Association · Calgary
2025–26 Health & Dental Plan

Grad life, looked after.

Most full-time UCalgary grad students are automatically enrolled in the GSA Health & Dental plan via Studentcare — prescriptions, dental, vision and travel, on top of Alberta Health Care.

$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 UCalgary student account for full-year coverage, administered through Studentcare.

Health

$192
per year

Dental

$188
per year

Total

$380
full year

Eligible grad students

Most full-time UCalgary graduate students are automatically enrolled in the plan.

Already covered?

With comparable coverage elsewhere you can opt out during the change-of-coverage period.

Make it yours

Change your coverage

01 — OPT OUT

Opt out

Comparable coverage elsewhere? Opt out for a refund during the change-of-coverage period.

  • Each plan year
  • Proof of other coverage required
↳ Only during the change-of-coverage period
Start opt-out
02 — OPT IN

Add or opt in

Newly eligible or lost other coverage? Enrol or opt in during the change-of-coverage period.

  • Within the enrolment window
  • Proof may be required
↳ Miss it and you wait until next year
Opt in
03 — DEPENDANTS

Add family

Extend health and/or dental to a spouse, partner or children via Studentcare.

  • Couple and Family premiums apply
  • Enrol during the change-of-coverage period
↳ Complete online at the member portal
Add a dependant

Deadlines — don't miss your window

Fall enrolment Aug 25 – Sep 12
Winter intake January
Spring intake May
Summer intake July
Beyond the plan

Free wellness support

Beyond the plan, UCalgary offers free wellness support to grad students.

Counselling

Student wellness services

Counselling and mental-health support through UCalgary Student Wellness Services.

Member portal

Manage your plan online

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