Health and Dental Plans
Health and Dental Info
The CSA’s Health & Dental Plan provides insurance for Prescription Drugs, Dental, Vision, and much more. For more information about the coverage, please visit the website https://mystudentplan.ca/csa.
You may be able to opt out of this plan if you can provide proof of equivalent coverage by the application deadline.
Coverage Period
The following table demonstrates the period during which the CSA Health and Dental Plans protect you:
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Health & Dental Opt Out
You may be eligible to opt out of the CSA Health & Dental Plans if you have proof of comparable coverage (Alberta Health Care is not considered comparable coverage). If you have already opted out of the plan in previous years you do not need to opt out again.
Health and Dental Plan Opt-Out
The Opt-Out process is one time for Health and Dental only, you do not need to submit an opt-out application every term/year.
For the Legal Care Program and Virtual Health Care
Coverage period is for 12 months based on the term you are charged the fees.
Coverage Period
You may choose to opt-out, in the term you are charged the fees, no comparable alternative coverage required. This opt out does not carry forward and if you do not wish to be enrolled, you must apply to opt out each year in the same term you are charged the fees.
Legal Care Program opt-out
Virtual Health Care opt-out
Deadlines of Note
September Opt-Out Deadline: September 20
January Opt-Out Deadline: January 20 (This deadline is only for NEW January start students ONLY)
May Opt-Out Deadline: May 20 (This deadline is for NEW May start students ONLY)
The Opt-Out process is one time for Health and Dental only, you do not need to submit an opt-out application every term.
However, for mylegalplan and myvirtualdoctor, the opt-out must be completed each year in the same term you are charged the fees. Coverage is for 1 year.
September (Fall Term) Deadline is September 20 (Coverage September 1 to August 31)
January (Winter Term) Deadline is January 20 (Coverage January 1 to December 31)
mylegalplan opt-out:
CSA – mylegalplan – Opt Out Form | Gallivan (mystudentplan.ca)
myvirtualdoctor plan opt-out:
CSA myvirtualdoctor Opt-Out Form | Gallivan (mystudentplan.ca)
My Wellness through the CSA Health & Dental Plan all Concordia students’ have access to the FeelingBetterNow tool. FeelingBetterNow is a confidential, anonymous, online tool which connects mental health problems to custom solutions.
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Meet Cheryl
Cheryl is the CSA’s Health and Dental representative from Gallivan. She works virtually and can help with any questions or concerns you may have about your Health and Dental plan. Cheryl will also be on campus from time to time—watch for updates on upcoming dates and times.
How to Contact Cheryl
Name: Cheryl M. Johnson, CSA Student Services Coordinator (Benefit Plan Office)
Virtual Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 587-881-0182
Live Help: mystudentplan.ca
After Hours or Urgent Assistance
Phone: 1-866-586-1010
Email: info@mystudentplan.ca
Live Help: Click here
Additional Resources
Visit the CSA Health and Dental Plan for full details.
Follow Gallivan and MyStudentPlan for updates and resources:
Facebook: Gallivan Social
Instagram: @mywellnessplan, @gallivansocial, @mystudentplan
Twitter: @concordiaplan
Mental Health Support
Your mental health should always be a priority. If you require urgent assistance, please call 1-877-746-5566 Ext. 2. or for Live Help: Click here