Welcome to
Global Campus Health Plan
the Student Insurance division of
David Cummings Insurance Services (DCIS).
Why do I need health insurance?
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.
UBC policy requires that, as an international student, you have basic health insurance for the entire duration of your studies at UBC. If you are bringing family, they should also have adequate health insurance during their stay in Canada.
DCIS provides competitive temporary* hospital and medical insurance options for UBC students who are new to BC and who do not qualify for the UBC iMED Plan. (Most new international students who register for classes at UBC will be automatically enroled on iMED Health Insurance for New International Students.)
*Students who will reside in BC for six or more months (on a Study Permit) should apply for the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) which is the government funded health plan that is mandatory for all BC residents.
Students not eligible for BC MSP should purchase temporary health insurance for their entire time of study in Canada.
Note to UBC employees, visiting instructors, and post-doctorate fellows who need temporary hospital and medical coverage:
Please contact DCIS for a quotation of a 'non-student' medical insurance plan.
Important Notes:
1. The Allianz Global Assistance International Students to Canada Plan featured below is a competitively-priced plan available to FULL-TIME students until they are eligible for coverage under a Canadian provincial health plan.
2. This plan is designed to cover unforeseen need of emergency medical services due to sickness, injury, or accident occurring during the coverage period.
3. An unforeseen medical emergency relating to a pre-existing medical may be covered if the pre-existing condition met the policy definition of “Stable” in the 90 days preceding one’s policy effective date.
4. Routine medical care (including maintenance care of a pre-existing medical condition) is not covered
5. This plan does not cover mental and emotional disorders, whether pre-existing or new.
Please refer to the policy wording for full coverage terms and conditions.
Plan Information effective September 5, 2025:
 AGA International
Students to Canada Plan - Revised
for September 5, 2025 |
| **New Pricing** $2.54 per day for the registered student, plus $2.54 per day per eligible dependent (spouse and/or dependent children) insured with the student $25 minimum premium per policy Please note: The Allianz Global Assistance plan is only available to students who are registered as Full-Time students. Please refer to the sample policy wording for the full terms of eligibility. If you are only registered as a part-time student please contact DCIS for alternative insurance options. Downloads for AGA International Students to Canada Plan: Summary of Benefits & Application Form Policy Wording |
For more information
please contact David
Cummings Insurance Services.
With DCIS,
you and your family can rest at ease knowing that you are well
covered.
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