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International Students (Non-Canadians or Non-Permanent Residents of Canada)

By Senate regulation, all international students (full-time, part-time, half-time, Additional Session, Thesis Evaluation, Non-Thesis Extension, Special, Exchange, and Visiting) and their accompanying dependants must participate in the University's compulsory International Student Health Insurance Plan (IHI). The University, the Quebec Ministry of Education, and the Canadian Immigration Authorities require a copy of your proof of health insurance on file. Take note, that minors (less than 18 years of age) are now eligible to apply for the provincial coverage in Quebec, Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ).

For details on the IHI plan and information concerning rates, consult the ISS website.

Students covered by private health insurance are not exempt from the º£½ÇÉçÇø plan. However, you may be eligible for an exemption by meeting certain criteria. Exemption requests must be made on Minerva under the International Student Health Insurance Coverage Form. Supporting documents for your exemption request should be scanned and emailed to international.health [at] mcgill.ca (ISS) by certain deadlines, indicating in the body of the email your name, º£½ÇÉçÇø ID number, and exemption request.

Exemptions are valid for one year only and must be renewed each subsequent academic year.

All inquiries related to º£½ÇÉçÇø's International Health Insurance Plan must be directed to International Student Services:

• International Health Insurance
• Telephone: 514-398-4349
• Email: international.health [at] mcgill.ca
• Website: mcgill.ca/internationalstudents/health

Canadians residing in Canada

All undergraduate and graduate (classed as Canadian full-time or Additional Session, Thesis Evaluation, Non-Thesis Extension, as well as Postdoctoral candidates) students beginning in the Fall term will be automatically enrolled in the applicable Students' Society's (SSMU, MCSS, or PGSS) supplemental Health and Dental Plans. Your supplemental health plan is only valid if you have provincial healthcare or have opted-in to the International Health Insurance Plan. For details on fees, change of coverage dates, and what is covered by the plans, refer to , or contact:

• Studentcare/Alliance pour la santé étudiante au Québec (ASEQ)
• Telephone: 514-789-8775 or 1-866-795-4435 (Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
• Website:

If you are a Canadian student from outside Quebec, you should check with your provincial medicare office to ensure that you have valid provincial health coverage while studying at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Canadians who have been residing outside of Canada

If you are a Canadian student who has been living abroad, you may not be eligible for provincial health insurance coverage. To verify your for the Quebec provincial health plan, contact:

• Régie de l'assurance maladie du Québec (RAMQ)
• 425 Boulevard de Maisonneuve O., Suite 301
• Montreal QC H3A 3G5
• Telephone: 514-864-3411
• Website:

Important: If you are not eligible, in order to ensure adequate health insurance coverage you may enrol in the group plan offered through International Student Services for international students. Please note that this option is available only during the first month of each new semester at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

If you have special medical needs, please book an appointment with the Student Wellness Hub to discuss how to manage your health while at º£½ÇÉçÇø.

If you anticipate encountering ongoing barriers in the academic or physical environment due to disability, injury, or illness, please consult with the Student Accessibility & Achievement to determine an appropriate individualized accommodation plan. Appropriate medical documentation may be required, and can be discussed with an Access Advisor. Academic accommodation planning and support is available to students at the Downtown Campus as well as the Macdonald Campus, and to students in Continuing Studies. Please refer to mcgill.ca/access-achieve/ for more information, or to book an appointment.