Opt Out

Enrolment in the guard.me@UVic plan is mandatory unless:

  • You will be outside of Canada for the summer session (May-August) 2024 OR
  • You are covered by one of the Eligible Plans below.

If you are covered by one of the plans listed below, use the form below to submit proof of alternative coverage to opt out of the guard.me@UVic plan.

The deadline to opt out of the guard.me@UVic plan and have the associated MTMI fee removed from your UVic student account is May 22, 2024.

You can only use this form after you receive your ID card and policy information from guard.me. You will receive an email from guard.me once you have been enrolled.

To opt out by May 22, 2024:

  • If you are studying outside of Canada for the full length of the summer session (May 1-August 31, 2024), you must select the out of Canada option.
  • If you are covered by one of the Eligible Plans below for the full length of your first term at UVic (September-December, January- April, or May-August), use the form below to submit proof of alternative coverage. You can only use this form after you receive your ID Card and policy information from guard.me and by the opt out deadline.
  • If you are requesting to opt out due to a chronic condition or if you have valid coverage under the Interim Federal Health Program (IFHP), please do not complete the opt-out form on this page. Instead, you should complete and submit an appeal form and supporting documentation to the International Centre for Students (ICS) at UVic on or before the May 22 opt-out deadline. Please contact the ICS at icsinfo@uvic.ca for more information.

 

To opt out after May 22, 2024:

  • If you are covered by one of the Eligible Plans below, you may be eligible for a refund of the unused portion of your insurance if you have not made a claim and there is at least 1 month of coverage remaining. Your application for a partial reimbursement must be received by guard.me before the last month of your first term (i.e. on or before November 30 for fall term, March 31 for spring term, and July 31 for summer session).

 

Eligible Plans

  • African Leaders of Tomorrow (CBIE - Cowan Insurance Group)
  • BC Medical Services Plan (BC MSP)
  • Canadian public health plans (including Quebec)
  • Corbett British Columbia-Washington International Exchange & Fellowship Program
  • Libyan-North American Scholarship Program (CBIE - Manulife)
  • Saudi Arabian government-sponsored plan (Cowan Insurance Group)

Accepted Documents:

  • MSP card (BC Services Card) issued more than 3 months prior to the start of the term
  • If your MSP card was issued less than 3 months prior to the start date of the term, you must include a photo of the MSP card plus one of the following:
    • Confirmation of Coverage Letter that was issued prior or with the MSP card, showing coverage effective date
    • Health Insurance BC confirmation of MSP enrollment letter showing the coverage start and end dates, which can be requested through your MSP online account.
  • If you are waiting for your MSP card to arrive, you can submit the confirmation of coverage letter from BC MSP. The letter must include both start and end dates of your MSP coverage. To request a letter from MSP, please visit the BC MSP website.

If you have difficulty using this form or miss the deadline, please contact the International Centre for Students at +1 250 721 6361 or icsinfo@uvic.ca.

 

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