DCSA Health and Dental Plan

DCSA Health and Dental Plan
Covers Full Time Domestic and International Students

Morcare (OHIP Equivalent for International Students)

IMPORTANT Opt Out and Opt In Information (January start students)

Durham College Students Association (DCSA) provides a Health and Dental Plan for all full-time Durham College (DC) students. The fee is charged to your tuition and must be paid with your tuition.

Note: Only full-time students are eligible for the Health and Dental Coverage and there are some exceptions to what Durham College considers full time. If you are not sure if you are considered full time you can check with Durham College Strategic Enrollment Services.
Fully delivered online programs (Critical Care Nursing and Pre-Health Services – online) have adjusted ancillary fees. Please visit your program fee calculator to see the amounts associated with your delivery

The policy year for January-start students begins Saturday, January 1, 2022 and coverage continues until Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

The Health and Dental plan is powered by Student VIP and Medavie Blue Cross. Please see below for details on how to access your plan.

Access your Benefit Card, submit claims, view coverage and so much more using the Medavie Blue Cross mobile app. Download the app by visiting the Medavie website.

Download your Plan Card from www.studentvip.ca/dcsa

Your policy number is 0091963000.

Looking to Opt-Out of the Plan?

Students with other health and dental plan coverage can elect to opt-out of the DCSA-provided plan. To opt-out students must visit the Student VIP website and complete the online opt-out form by Monday, January 31, 2022. You will be required to provide proof of other coverage.

Need to Extend Your Coverage to Other Family Members?

Adding dependents and partners or spouses is easy, but opt in must be done before January 31, 2022. Check out the Student VIP website for more details and the fee to add your dependents.

Note: As a January 2022 start student the opt in only covers your dependents until August 31, 2022. Students that return full time in September 2022 must opt dependents in again for the 2022-2023 policy year during September 2022.

International Students

International students are enrolled under two mandatory health insurance plans.

Morcare – Provides your basic insurance coverage for visiting the doctor for illness, injury or medical emergencies.

To download your Morcare medical card:
1. Go to www.morcare.ca
2. Select “Durham College”
3. Click “Your Space” from the top menu
4. Enter your date of birth and student number
5. Please print a paper copy as this is required by medical clinics for billing purposes.

Student VIP – Your Extended Health and Dental plan that covers prescription medication, dental, vision, chiropractor, massage, physiotherapy, etc.

To download your health and dental benefit card:
1. Go to www.studentvip.ca/dcsi
2. Select “Durham College”
3. Select Benefit Card
4. Register to set up an online profile
5. Please print a paper copy as this is required by medical clinics for billing purposes.

Need to Extend Your Coverage to Other Family Members?

Adding dependents and partners or spouses is easy, but opt in must be done before January 31, 2022. Check out the Student VIP website for more details.

Note: As an International student in order for your dependents to be eligible for the Student Health and Dental Benefits, they must have Morcare or comparable OHIP Alternative coverage in place.

Note: As a January 2022 start student the opt in only covers your dependents until August 31, 2022. Students that return full time in September 2022 must opt dependents in again for the 2022-2023 policy year during September 2022.

Still have questions?

Reach out for assistance.

Student VIP website and access Live Chat for assistance
DCSA website www.mydcsa.ca and access Live Chat to connect with DCSA staff
Email donna.judson@durhamcollege.ca