Graduate Student Health and Dental Plans
Welcome to your Student VIP Health and Dental Plan!
The Fall opt-out period ends on September 30th, 2018. The Winter opt-out period ends on January 31st, 2019. Opt-out information from previous years does not carry over so remember to opt-out in time. Students may also add their family online through the Student VIP website.
The Policy periods are listed below, please note that the Saint John Policy year (for MBA students) runs October – September.
GSA Health and Dental Fees
Fall Term
Health And Dental
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health And Dental | 605 | 580 | 860 | 1150 |
| Add Single Health and Dental | N/A | 605 | 605 | 605 |
| Total | 605 | 1185 | 1465 | 1465 |
Health Only
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Only | 380 | 360 | 535 | 710 |
| Add Single health | N/A | 380 | 380 | 380 |
| Total | 380 | 740 | 895 | 1090 |
Dental Only
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Only | 255 | 235 | 345 | 455 |
| Add Single Dental | N/A | 255 | 255 | 255 |
| Total | 255 | 490 | 600 | 710 |
Winter Term
Health And Dental
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health And Dental | 490 | 460 | 680 | 910 |
| Add Single Health and Dental | N/A | 490 | 490 | 490 |
| Total | 490 | 950 | 1170 | 1400 |
Health Only
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Only | 295 | 280 | 410 | 540 |
| Add Single health | N/A | 295 | 295 | 295 |
| Total | 295 | 575 | 705 | 835 |
Dental Only
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Only | 215 | 580 | 860 | 1150 |
| Add Single Dental | N/A | 215 | 215 | 215 |
| Total | 215 | 415 | 505 | 595 |
Summer Term
Health And Dental
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health And Dental | 340 | 310 | 400 | 530 |
| Add Single Health and Dental | N/A | 340 | 340 | 340 |
| Total | 340 | 650 | 740 | 870 |
Health Only
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health Only | 180 | 165 | 240 | 315 |
| Add Single health | N/A | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Total | 180 | 345 | 420 | 495 |
Dental Only
| Plans | Single | Couple | Family | Family+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Only | 175 | 165 | 190 | 240 |
| Add Single Dental | N/A | 175 | 175 | 175 |
| Total | 175 | 340 | 365 | 415 |
How to Opt Out
If you already have extended health and dental coverage, you are able to opt-out of the health and dental plan provided by the UNB GSA.
- Go to www.studentvip.ca/unbgsa
- Click Sign In/Register
- Register to Student VIP by filling out all required information
- Log In
- An Opt-Out link will appear in the blue menu on the right hand side, click it
- Fill out all required information and press submit
- You will receive an email in the account you have provided verifying your form has been submitted
Direct2U Prescriptions
Have your prescriptions delivered directly to the UNB GSA office, or to a location of your choice for free, the next business day with Direct2U Prescriptions.
This service is available for all UNB GSA students regardless of what health plan you are on.
You do not have to be on the UNBGSA plan to use this service!
Those on the UNB GSA plan will receive 100% coverage on generic drugs (versus 80% at a traditional pharmacy).
Provided by Alliance Pharmacy, Direct2U Prescriptions offers lower dispensing fees and ingredient costs on your medications plus free delivery to any location across Canada. The GSA has set up a special designated drop off location at the UNBGSA office for your convenience as you pass through campus. Pick up your medications at any time during office hours. Doing research for a few months or on winter break? Have your prescriptions rerouted to where YOU are. This service can be used even after graduation.
How to Sign Up:
New Prescriptions: At the doctors office, write your phone number on the prescription and ask the receptionist to fax your prescription to 1-877-835-8329. Alliance Pharmacy will contact you for your information. The pharmacist will provide a consultation on your medications, the same way you would at a traditional pharmacy, except over the phone.
Existing Prescriptions: Transfer your prescriptions easily by calling Alliance Pharmacy at 1-877-796-7979. You can also register online and submit your pharmacy information at https://www.studentvip.ca/unbgsa/vip_benefits/direct_2u_prescriptions/
Refills: You can sign up for refill reminders by phone, text, or email. Delivery notifications are also sent by email so you know when the package has been sent and delivered.
Privacy and Confidentiality: Your prescription comes packaged in a plain box with no markings. You can speak to a pharmacist over the phone, in the comfort of your own home, instead of in a busy store. All packages are stored in a locked cabinet behind a locked door for your safety. The staff at the UNB GSA office will require photo identification and a signature in order to release your prescriptions.
Please note, monitored medications are not eligible for Direct2U delivery, you can view your drugs eligibility here.
What are you waiting for! Sign up now Click here.
Announcements.
Yesterday, the final report of the President’s Taskforce and its recommendations were presented at the Senate meeting. The GSA took part in the president’s task force and presented the recommendations based on the survey of Graduate Student Funding. The GSA is appreciative that the report has been submitted for implementation and that the recommendations are a great start to fixing the funding situation for Graduate students at UNB….
February 4th, 2019 marked the kick off start to our Provincial Lobby week. Graduate Student Association is working closely with Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) to present the needs of NB students to members of Legislative Assembly in order to spark action. For more information, please check out the the following document: CFS-NB-LobbyDoc-2019 (1)
To all Full-time Graduate Students, Please Note: Part-time students are not eligible for coverage and need to take no further action. If you started in the Fall term, 2018, you need take no further action. This email is for Full-time students starting in January of 2019. ..