What is the difference between iMED and the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan?
(Back to top) The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan is an extended plan, and does not cover basic health services at a hospital or doctor clinic. The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan is a supplement to the basic health coverage of iMED and MSP. The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan covers you for the duration of your study program. iMED provides new international students coverage for the three-month waiting period before they become eligible for MSP, with the exception of one-term exchange students, who are covered by iMED for the full duration of their exchange. For full information about the AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan, visit www.studentcare.net and select “University of British Columbia (AMS/GSS).” • Are birth control medications covered? (Back to top) No. Please see the list of General Exclusion #3 in the policy wording. • Am I covered while playing sports or participating in recreational activities? (Back to top) You are covered for most recreational sports, but you are not covered fo
The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan is an extended plan, and does not cover basic health services at a hospital or doctor clinic. The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan is a supplement to the basic health coverage of iMED and MSP. The AMS/GSS Health and Dental Plan covers you for the duration of your study program. iMED provides new international students coverage for the three-month waiting period before they become eligible for MSP, with the exception of one-term exchange students, who are covered by iMED for the full duration of their exchange.
