As an international student planning to study abroad in Canada, it’s important to consider purchasing insurance with Emergency medical coverage to protect yourself and dependents against unforeseen situations.
Luckily, there are coverage options for students travelling abroad—like the International Students to Canada Plan through Allianz Global Assistance—designed to provide you with protection for eligible inconveniences to major calamities and everything in between.
Getting an International Students to Canada Plan while studying in Canada is a smart move. It may help cover your healthcare needs, so you don't end up with big medical bills. The coverage includes emergency medical, dental, emergency medical transportation, and maternity. It also takes care of services like physiotherapy, chiropractic, osteopathy, and more. Having an International Students to Canada Plan gives you peace of mind, so you can focus on your studies without worrying about unexpected medical costs.
This plan is ideal for international students to Canada who:
- Are registered full-time at a Canadian school, college, university or accredited educational institution, or completed your studies and will remain in Canada up to a year afterward to work in your field of study.
- Are temporary resident of Canada without any Government of Canada health insurance coverage.
- Have completed their studies and remain in Canada up to a year afterwards to work in the field of their studies
- Would like coverage under their policy for their spouse and dependents living with them.
- Are Age 49 and younger.
- Receive quick medical advice for sudden, unexpected health issues and skip the long wait times at a clinic.
- Get convenient 24/7 access to a doctor.
- Have your prescription sent to the pharmacy of your choice.
- If your policy includes a deductible, the deductible will not apply to treatment obtained through the Telehealth service and any subsequent clinic or hospitalization recommended by our Telehealth doctors up until the emergency is resolved.
Access our Telehealth solution by calling us at 1-844-310-1578.
For faster processing, submit your international student’s insurance claim online and check your status.
It's important to plan ahead before your trip to Canada. When you have Visitors to Canada Travel Insurance or an International Students to Canada Plan in place, you'll be all set to fully enjoy the many new and memorable experiences during your visit.
Travel insurance is underwritten by CUMIS General Insurance Company, a member of The Co-operators Group of Companies, administered by Allianz Global Assistance, which is a registered business name of AZGA Service Canada Inc.
