This Opt-Out Period is only available for International Students

You must complete the opt-out application and provide proof of your active MSI card.

If your MSI card expires throughout the year, please obtain a new card ASAP. You will be opted-out again once we receive a copy of your new card. You must opt-out within 30 days of receiving your MSI card.

There are no MSI opt-outs after May. If you become eligible for MSI after May, you will remain on the International Medical Plan with access to their medical benefits (including drug coverage) until the Fall opt-out period. From June onwards, the opt-out refund is less than the Health charge.


International students opting out of the International Medical Plan with an MSI card will be switched to the Domestic Health Plan, at a lower rate, which supplements the basic medical care provided by the MSI card and includes things such as prescription drugs, ambulance trips and vision care. Students will also benefit from a Companion Plan which provides emergency health insurance within the rest of Canada.

If you also hold alternative Dental coverage and wish to opt-out of the Dental plan as well, you can visit the Dental Opt-Out page.

Please Note: For any students who do not have a Canadian address, you may choose to indicate the following (for the purpose of completing this form only): 15 University Avenue Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6

PLEASE NOTE: You must use your new Colleague ID number to opt-out. If you're unsure of your Colleague ID number, you can log in here to find it under your name at the top of the page.