What is it for? |
If you are completing your program effective December 31, 2020, the UHIP policy allows you to extend your coverage so you can: |
·stay in Canada to attend your convocation |
·travel in Canada |
I am graduating soon. How do I apply for an extension? |
You must apply for your extension while your UHIP coverage is still in effect, i.e. by December 31, 2021 |
Once you have selected the number of months of extension, it cannot be changed. |
The documents you require to remain in Canada must be in effect during the extension period. |
What do I need to do to apply for an extension? |
Make a bank payment to your student account using your student ID number as the account number for the appropriate amount indicated in the chart below |
Fill out the attached UHIP application form |
Scan and email your completed form and proof of bank payment as attachments to uhip@uwaterloo.ca. |
The UHIP extension charge will then be added to your student account. Two to three weeks after you submit your extension application form, Sun Life will send an email to your uWaterloo email address which includes your UHIP coverage card as an attachment. |
What does UHIP extension cover? |
UHIP extension coverage is for emergency care only (i.e. medical doctor appointments, hospital, diagnostic tests for an unexpected sickness or injury which requires immediate medical treatment). You may wish to consider purchasing your own private insurance for other medical expenses. |
What is the cost of an extension? |
The cost of UHIP extension will depend on the duration of the extension and whether you have dependents or not. Below are the amounts for UHIP extensions. |
One month Extension | Two month Extension | Four month Extension | Six month Extension | |
Student | $60.00 | $120.00 | $240.00 | $360.00 |
Student + one dependent | $120.00 | $240.00 | $480.00 | $720.00 |
Student + family | $180.00 | $360.00 | $720.00 | $1,080.00 |