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Destination : International Student Insurance
Study in Canada

Underwritten by Zurich Insurance Company Ltd (Canadian Branch)

Claims Administration and Assistance Services provided by Zurich Travel Assist

Managed by: The Destination Travel Group Inc.

 

This affordable health insurance for international (foreign) students enrolled in a school in Canada covers eligible emergency medical expenses and services, up to $2,000,000, for unexpected illnesses or injuries that occur while this coverage is in effect. Benefits include hospitalization, physician services, medical treatment, medications, and other eligible benefits outlined in the policy

Student means a person:

a) who regularly attends school, college, university, or other accredited educational institution; and

b) who is enrolled in a minimum of 60% of the usual course requirements for the program in which they are enrolled; or

c) who remains in their country of study for up to 60 days immediately after completion of studies as described under a) and b) of this definition.

What's on This Page

Policy Wording

Key Features

Summary of Benefits

Pre-Existing Medical Condition &

     Other Exclusions

Rates

What to do if you need medical attention

Questions? Please call at

1-877-443-0101, 416-493-0101

Get a quote and  purchase student health insurance ONLINE. Please click the link below and you will be taken to the Destination secure website. Follow the on-screen prompts.

 

 

 

WHAT COVERAGE  WILL YOU HAVE?

This policy covers eligible emergency medical expenses and services, up to $2,000,000, for unexpected illnesses or injuries that occur while your coverage is in effect.

Eligibility

To be eligible for coverage you must, as of the effective date:

be a student enrolled in a school (recognized institution of learning) in Canada; or
be an accompanying dependent under the age of 59 of an eligible student; and

be less than 69 years of age at the time of application

NOTE: Coverage for dependents is only available to International Students age 59 or younger.

 

Period of coverage

Your coverage commences on latest of

the date indicated as the effective date on your confirmation of coverage, or

you arrive in Canada.

Your coverage terminates on the earliest of the following dates:

the expiry date indicated in the application; or

365 days after the effective date of the policy; or

you no longer meet this policy's definition of student; or
•  60 days after the date you are no longer enrolled in a school .

the date you cease to be a spouse or dependent as defined in this policy.

 

Waiting Period

During the waiting period, premiums are paid, but sickness manifested itself during this period is not covered.

Waiting period is the 48-hour period following your effective date of insurance if you purchased this policy:

• after your arrival date in Canada; or

• after the date your existing Destination: Plan expires; or

• after the date any other existing health insurance coverage expires.

Any sickness that manifests itself during the above waiting period is not covered even if the related expenses are incurred after the waiting period. No waiting period for injuries.

 

Travel worldwide

This policy will pay for eligible costs during the period of coverage while you are travelling worldwide, other than your country of origin, provided you spend at least 51% of the period of coverage within Canada.

Medical expenses will not be covered while you are in your home country

 

Refund

Full refund will be provided for policies which are returned within 10 days of purchase and requested in writing prior to the effective date of coverage.

Refunds are payable when:

The student fails to meet visa entry eligibility requirements.

You return your country of origin 30 days or more prior to the expiry date of coverage, without intending to return to Canada.

The student is no longer enrolled in a school within Canada.

You become covered under a Canadian provincial or territorial health/medical plan

No refunds are available, if claim has been or will be submitted.

An administration fee may apply.

 

Extensions

If you decide to apply for additional coverage after you have left your country of origin, you may apply for a new term of coverage if you:

a) purchase additional coverage before the expiry date; and

b) are in good health; and

c) have no reason to seek treatment during the new term of coverage.

If you have incurred a claim, he insurer  will review your file before deciding on granting a new term of coverage.

Each policy or period of coverage is considered a separate contract and all limitations and exclusions will apply

 

Automatic Extension of Coverage

Your coverage will be automatically extended beyond the expiry / return date shown on your confirmation:

• If your common carrier is delayed, for up to 72 hours.

• If you have an emergency that prevents travel but does not require hospitalization, for up to 5 days.

• If you are hospitalized on your return date, during hospitalization and for up to 5 days after hospital discharge.

 

 

 Summary of Benefits

Key Benefits

Benefit Limits

Maximum Limit

$2,000,000

Emergency Hospital

Semi-private hospital accommodation

Emergency medical

Emergency means a sudden, unforeseen sickness or injury occurring during the period of coverage, which requires immediate intervention by a physician or legally licensed dentist and cannot reasonably be delayed.

• Services of physician, surgeon, anaesthetist
• Up to $15,000 for private duty nursing
• Diagnostic, lab test and/or X-rays
• Licensed local land and sea ambulance. Taxi - up to $125 in lieu of ambulance
• Rental of medical appliances
• Oxygen and rental of equipment
• Blood and blood plasma

Professional medical services

Physiotherapist, chiropractor, chiropodist, osteopath, acupuncturist, speech therapist, naturopath, or podiatrist up to $600 per practitioner. Referral from a physician needed for acupuncturist and naturopath.

Drug and Medications

• Limit of a 30-day supply, up to $10,000.

Maternity Benefit

Up to $25,000 for pre-natal care and involuntary termination of pregnancy or complications if pregnancy commenced during period of coverage

Annual physician visit

Up to $150 for one routine physical examination or one consultation for the 'morning after pill’ per 12 months period (if 365 days are purchased)

Eye examination

One visit per 12 months period (if 365 days are purchased)

Emergency air transportation / Return home

Up to Policy limit, when pre-approved by Zurich Travel Assist

Non-Emergency Treatment

Up to $3,000 to continue medical treatment when per-approved by Zurich Travel Assist

Dental

• Up to $5,000 for accident

• Up to $600 for dental pain

• Up to $150 for impacted wisdom tooth

Return of Deceased

• Up to $15,000 for repatriation

Psychological/Psychiatric

• Up to $1,000 for outpatient services
• Up to $25,000 for hospitalization

Prescription Glasses, Contact Lenses, and Hearing Aids

Up to $200 when required as result of accidental injury

Family transportation

Up to $5,000 for transportation costs and up to $1,500 for meals and accommodation in the event of your hospitalization

Tutorial services

Up to $20/hour to a maximum of $400 for the costs of a qualified private tutorial service in the event you are hospitalized for 30 consecutive days or more.

Trauma Counselling

Up to a maximum of $500

Transportation of Family

Up to $5,000 to transport one family member and up to $1,500 for meals and accommodation

Accidental Death and Dismemberment

Maximum Limit - $10,000

Air Flight/Common Carrier Accident  

24-Hour Accident

 

Exclusions and Limitations. Student medical insurance does not cover everything.  This insurance has exclusions, conditions and limitations. Please read them and understand the policy before you buy this insurance.

 

A Pre-Existing Medical Condition exclusion may apply to a medical condition and/or symptoms that existed prior to your trip. This policy will not pay any expenses or benefits relating to a pre-existing condition that was not STABLE in 90 days prior to the effective date of the policy.

STABLE means all of the following apply:

• there have not been any new symptom(s); and

• existing symptom(s) have not become more frequent or severe; and

• a physician has not determined that the medical condition has become worse; and

• no test findings have shown that the medical condition may be getting worse; and

• a physician has not provided, prescribed, or recommended any new medication or any change in medication; and

• a physician has not provided prescribed or recommended any investigative testing, new treatment or any change in treatment; and

• there has been no admission to a hospital or referral to a specialty clinic or specialist; and

• a physician has not advised referral to a specialist or further testing, and there has been no testing for which the results have not yet been received.

 

Some other exclusions:

Benefits are not payable for costs incurred due to:

!!! Any loss incurred in a city, region, or country when prior to the effective date, the Canadian Government issued a warning to avoid all travel, or to avoid non-essential travel to that city, region, or country, and such injury or sickness is due to, contributed to by, or resulting from the reason for the warning.

• Any pre-existing medical condition or any related conditions for which, prior to your arrival date in Canada or country of study, you had, were scheduled or recommended for a medical consultation for the purpose of establishing a diagnosis, and for which results had not yet been received at the time of departure from your country of origin.

• Medical treatment or medical condition originating while visiting your home country

Any treatment, investigation or hospitalization which exceed 30 days following the initial day that outpatient treatment began, unless approved in advance by the Assistance Centre.
• Long term care or ongoing care

Refer to the Policy Wording  for the complete list of exclusions and limitations (pg. 3-5).

 


The product-related information is for illustration purposes only. For complete benefits, terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions, please see the Policy Wording

 

 

What to do if need medical attention

Have your policy confirmation with you at all times. In the event of sickness or injury which may result in claim, contact Zurich Travel Assist at the telephone numbers shown on your policy confirmation and the Policy Wording.

You must notify Zurich Travel Assist at + 1-888-726-1839 or +1 (416) 260-4553 (collect) within 24 hours of any emergency medical treatment and before any medical consultation or prior to your admission to a hospital or surgery is performed.

Failure to do so will result in your being responsible for 20% of any eligible expenses incurred unless your emergency prevents you from calling. You must call as soon as medically possible or have someone call on your behalf.

When contacting Zurich Travel Assist, please provide your name, your policy number, your location and the nature of your emergency.

To apply for benefits under this policy, you will need to send a completed claim form (with all original bills attached) to the Assistance Centre.

 

 

Rates

Age RATES
Single 0-69 yrs $2.66/day or $875.00/year
*Dependent 0-59 yrs $2.66/day or $875.00/year
per person
  • Minimum premium is $20 per policy

  • Maximum – 365 days (or 366 days for leap years)

  • No deductible

  • Dependent means: your legally married spouse or a person with whom you have been cohabitating in a common-law relationship for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the date of application; and

  • a) any unmarried children residing with you, who are more than 15 days of age and age 25 or under and dependent upon you for their sole means of support; and

    b) your parent, stepparent, legal guardian, brother, sister, stepbrother, or stepsister who are living with the student while in the country of study.

    Dependents are covered only when dependent coverage is selected and paid for at the time of application.

  • Rates are subject to change without notice

 

 

Questions? Please call at  416-493-0101, 1-877-443-0101  

 

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