Your Manitoba International Student Health Plan provides coverage for primary health-care coverage that may be difficult to afford outside your home country.

Studentcare, the leading provider of student health and dental plans in Canada, ensures your health and well-being so that you can focus on your studies abroad.

COVERAGE PERIODS

Full access to MISHP coverage comes into effect at the beginning of your first term of study (Sept. 1, Jan.1, or May 1, depending on whether you start in the fall, winter, or spring/summer).

For students at Brandon University, the University of Manitoba, and the University of Winnipeg: The policy year lasts from the start of the first month of your first term until Aug. 31 each year (i.e. Sept. 1 – Aug. 31, Jan. 1 – Aug. 31, May 1 – Aug. 31).

For students at the International College of Manitoba: If you’re a new student, the policy year lasts 12 months from the start of the first month of your first term (i.e. Sept 1 – Aug. 31, Jan. 1 – Dec. 31, May 1 – Apr. 30). If you’re a returning student who has already completed 12 months of studies, you’ll be automatically enrolled again for additional terms as follows:
- Fall: Sept. 1 – Dec. 31
- Winter: Jan. 1 – Aug. 31
- Summer: May 1 – Aug. 31

Emergency-only early coverage: If you’re a student newly enrolled in MISHP who requires unexpected medical care, you have access to emergency-only coverage for one month before your first term. This coverage also extends to any dependants enrolled in MISHP for that same first term. During this time, please pay up front for any medical expenses you incur, keep your receipts, and once you’ve received your MISHP Coverage Card, submit a claim form to Manitoba Blue Cross to be reimbursed for eligible expenses.

Extended coverage after graduation from a degree program: If you’re an international student covered by MISHP who graduates from a degree program, you can apply to have your coverage extended for four months after your final term. This extended coverage also applies to any dependants enrolled in MISHP for the term prior to graduation. To apply for the extension, please contact Studentcare.

Coverage Differences Between MISHP and the UMSU, UWSA or ICM Student Health & Dental Plan

Manitoba International Student Health Plan (MISHP)
A mandatory basic plan that covers medically necessary services, such as:
• Physician/surgeon
• X-rays/lab testing
• Prescription drugs
• Hospital services
• And more...

UMSU, UWSA or ICM Student Health & Dental Plan
An extended plan that provides additional coverage for important health-care services, such as:
• Vaccinations
• Psychologists
• Dental exams
• Eyeglasses and contact lenses
• And more...

Check your student account to confirm if you’ve been charged MISHP and/or UMSU, UWSA or ICM Plan fees, and visit www.studentcare.ca for complete details on what is covered by the UMSU, UWSA or ICM supplementary plan.