So you think you might want to opt out of your student benefit plan? Here are a few things to consider before you cancel your benefits coverage:
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Selkirk College students, you will only be able to opt-out online if your course starts in September or January.
For courses starting in September the online opt-out will be open Aug. 1-Sept. 30.
For courses starting in January the online opt-out will be open Jan. 1- Jan. 31.
You must opt-out by the end of the month that your course started. If you do not opt-out properly or on time you will automatically be assessed the extended health and dental coverage and the fee will be added to you Selkirk College account.
Once you have opted out, you cannot change your mind. Your decision is permanent. You will be opted out for entire Selkirk College career and will not need to opt out again.
For any questions or concerns, please contact the Selkirk College Students' Union at 250.365.1262 or healthanddental@selkirkstudents.ca
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You can only opt out of this plan if you have similar coverage under another benefit plan (and no, provincial health insurance doesn’t qualify).
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Make sure you have enough coverage under another benefit plan (e.g., your parent’s plan), or else you may have to pay for drug, dental and other health care costs.
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Understand what you are opting out of. Make an informed decision and check your current coverage by clicking My Current Coverage to link to your benefit booklet.
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Before you opt out, look over your expenses for the last year and be sure you understand all of your options.
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The opt-out process is not immediate. Your opt-out is effective once it has been processed following the end of the opt-out period.