Opt Out

As part of your enrollment as a new international student with the University, you have been enrolled in a mandatory primary emergency medical insurance plan that begins prior to the start date of each term: August 10, December 10, April 10 and June 10.

If you are covered by one of the plans listed below, you are eligible to opt out of the GuardMe Enhanced@UBC iMED plan to avoid charges associated with it. 

To opt out, you must complete the below application and attest to proof of equivalent coverage. Only the plans listed below are approved as equivalent coverage.

  • BC Medical Services Plan (BC MSP) 
  • Another Canadian provincial or territorial health plan
  • Canadian Bureau for International Education Health Care Plan 
  • Embassy of Kuwait 
  • Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau 

Once you have successfully opted out, you will not be re-added to the GuardMe Enhanced@UBC iMED plan in subsequent terms. 

Opt out deadlines

  • Winter term 1: September 21, 2026 
  • Winter term 2: January 18, 2027
  • Summer term 1: May 14, 2027
  • Summer term 2: July 9, 2027

 

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