Welcome to iMED Health Insurance
for New International Students at UBC

Please Note!

This updated website is for plan members whose iMED insurance effective date is August 1, 2023 or later, for which the group policy PM8686123.

If your iMED insurance effective date was July 31, 2023 or earlier (under group policy PM8686120), click here for the version of the iMED website with the documents and claims procedures relevant for your policy.

If you have questions please contact DCIS or MSH.

Your health and well-being are extremely important.

If you suffer a sickness or injury, the most important thing is for you to get the proper medical attention. Without health insurance, the cost of medical services could limit your access to medical care or leave you with a large debt to pay.

iMED is top quality health insurance coverage provided at a low cost for new international students at UBC.

Who is covered by iMED?

iMED is mandatory for international students registered for certain UBC Continuing Education programs and certain student conferences hosted by UBC.  This iMED website is designed for international students in this category.

iMED is also mandatory for all new international students registered for a UBC Undergraduate or Graduate Program, and who pay student fees to UBC.  International students in this category please visit your iMED website.

With iMED, you and your family can rest at ease knowing that you are well covered.

Bulletin about iMED coverage regarding COVID-19



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