Enrolment / Family Members
What type of family member is eligible to have coverage?
An international student may purchase coverage for his or her dependent family members according to the definition of Eligible Dependents in the policy wording. An Eligible Dependent is defined as:
- a) The spouse* of an Insured Person** (but excluding those legally separated), and under the age of 65.
- b) Unmarried children, step-children, foster children and legally adopted children, who are dependent on the Insured Person for support, provided that such children are not less than 15 days old and not more than 18 years old at the date the Policy was purchased (or 24 years old provided it can be proved that the child is continuing in full-time education).
- * A spouse by marriage or a common-law partner who lives with the student is eligible for coverage as a dependent of the Insured.
- ** When enrolled on the Global Campus Health Plan, you are called the Insured Person.
Please note: Students who are not on the Global Campus Health Plan (GCHP), or whose GCHP coverage has been expired for six months or longer, may not purchase coverage on this plan for their dependents. If this is your situation please contact DCIS to inquire about other health insurance options available for your dependents.