Coverage valid in Canada only.
Going to the doctor if you are feeling sick or are injured
Visits to the Emergency Room
Hospitalization
Sexual Health Testing
100% coverage up to $3,000 maximum per policy year
Glucose Monitoring Systems are covered up to $3,000
Injection costs for vaccine is covered at $25.00 per injection fee
There is a $2 co-pay for all prescriptions filled under the 99092 policy
Examinations (100%): Complete Oral Examination (once every 2 benefit years) / Recall examinations (once every 6 months) / Limited or specific exam (once every benefit year)
Radiographs (100%): Complete series Periapical or Panoramic (once per 2 years) / Bitewing (once per benefit year)
Preventative Services (100%): Dental polishing (1x 15-minute unit every 6 months) / Scaling (2x 15-minute units every 12 months)
Minor Restorative (100%): Fillings
Major Restorative (80%): Crowns
Extractions (50%): Includes Wisdom Tooth Extractions
Other Dental Coverage (10%): Endodontics/Periodontics
Eye Exams: 100% covered every 2 years
Glasses or Contact Lenses: 100% covered up to a maximum of $150 every 2 years
Visits to a psychologist, psychotherapist or clinical counsellor- 100% covered up to $500
Hospitalization due to a mental health illness or concern such as anxiety, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia or other- 100% covered up to $30,000 (lifetime maximum)
Ambulance – Up to $10,000
Taxi or Uber to hospital- Up to $100
Repatriation (you are sick and must return home permanently) – up to $10,000
Repatriation of remains (transporting your body to your home country) – up to $10,000
Maternity expenses including ultrasounds, lab tests, doctor visits, delivery and well-baby care for up to 6 months post-birth - $25,000
Miscarriage – Covered under $25,000 maternity benefit
Pregnancy Termination (Medical Abortion) – 1 per policy year
Travel within Canada: Unlimited duration
Travel outside of Canada: 90 days
Travel to your home country: 30 days max up to $10,000 coverage
Immigration Medical Exams including Medical Assessment fees, testing, imaging, or other services required for third-part exams.
Medical expenses for a pre-existing medical condition that was not stable for 90 days before the coverage began.
Services provided by a family member
An Illness or injury resulting from non-compliance with medical treatment or therapy that has been prescribed;
participation in a criminal act or attempt to commit a criminal act, regardless of whether charges are laid or a conviction is obtained
Services, treatment or supplies that are: i. not incurred as a result of an Emergency; ii. not Medically Necessary; iii. for cosmetic purposes only; iv. elective in nature; or v. experimental or investigative.
Even though you have MSI, it does not cover certain expenses like repatriation, air evacuation, burial or other expensive emergency benefits and provides very limited coverage outside of Nova Scotia and Outside Canada. The Companion Plan covers off these expenses so you can travel worry-free!
Students are covered for 31 days outside of the province of Nova Scotia and outside of Canada (including their home country) for medical emergencies.
ASU Supports Office Telephone Number: 902-585-2167
ASU Supports Office Email Address: tanya.comeau@acadiau.ca
Medavie Blue Cross Coverage Telephone Number: 1-833-867-3468
Medavie Blue Cross Coverage Email: acadia@medavie.bluecross.ca Acadia Students' Union Centre 30 Highland Avenue, Room 301A ASU Box 6002 Wolfville, NS B4P 2R5
If you are dual citizen, and hold a Canadian passport, you may not be automatically enrolled under the ASU International Medical Plan if you applied to Acadia as a Canadian Citizen.
Additionally, you may not be eligible for Nova Scotia provincial health care (MSI) until you fulfill specific requirements.
In order to qualify for Nova Scotia Provincial Health Care (MSI), please see the following requirements below. Please note; these requirements are subject to change without notice. Please contact MSI directly to confirm your eligibility at 1-800-563-8880 / 902-496-7008 or msi@medavie.ca. You can also find more information by clicking Learn More .
Eligible for MSI on the 1st day you arrive in Nova Scotia provided you have a valid Canadian Passport or Canadian Birth Certificate.
If you are an international dual citizen, but are coming to Nova Scotia from another Canadian Province, and not coming from abroad, you may be eligible for MSI on the 1st day of the third month that you are in Nova Scotia provided you have a valid Canadian Passport or Canadian Birth Certificate.
Eligible or MSI on the 1st day of the 13th month that you have been in Nova Scotia & have not been outside of the province for more than consecutive 30 days.