Parent Session

Parent session – Jumpstart 2016 Parent Session Outline: Introductions International Programs and Services Immigration Documentation Health Insurance in Canada Questions? International Programs & Services

International Programs and Services (IPS) provides advising, transition services, and programming for international students. Our Staff: Leah Sanford MA, Manager Philipp Reichert MSc, RCIC - Advisor Carrie Karsgaard MA, - Advisor Donna McGrath – English Foundations Program Advisor Kirsten Bennett – Educational Facilitator Student Staff & Volunteers

How can IPS help? 1 Advising Immigration Healthcare 2 3 Social & Cultural Programs & Activities International Clubs & Cultural Activities Intercultural Development Program Workshops Immigration/Permanent Residency Personal International Career Development Program Referrals

Immigration Advising

Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) Advising Services Study Permits Temporary Residence Visas (if applicable) Post Graduate Work Permit Information Sessions Workshops throughout the year for immigration-related topics Questions related to eligibility for work in relation to academic studies

Health Care

Health Insurance in British Columbia Arrival in Canada Complete medical coverage BC MSP iMed coverage (coverage for first 3 months) 3 month waiting period Ongoing coverage while a BC resident Blue Cross ihaveaplan.ca Extended coverage

iMed: How does it work? As soon as international students (on a study permit) register for courses, they are automatically enrolled in iMed $ iMED fee will be charged to student account iMED Card will be ed to students within two weeks Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents are encouraged to purchase temporary health insurance through Global Campus Health (prices vary)

Medical Services Plan (MSP) Basic Provincial Health insurance is legally required if you are residing in BC 3-month wait period to qualify for MSP (remainder of arrival month plus 2 months) MSP covers medical appointments, testing, hospitalizations. $75.00 monthly fee

UBCSUO Health & Dental – Blue Cross 1)Extended health insurance – student automatically enrolled 2) Online opt-out form if proof of alternate coverage provided 3)Full-year coverage - $ )Covers up to 80% dental fees and prescription drugs, out of province/country emergency treatment, vision care etc. See the Student Union for more details regarding coverage

Address changes online Extending study permit – mail new study permit to MSP Student responsibility to pay bills MSP: Important to Remember:

If you don’t have MSP Coverage Fees start at: AMBULANCE - $ EMERGENCY ROOM VISIT - $ PHYSICIAN/DOCTOR'S FEE - $ per physician that sees you WARD STAY (if you are required to stay in hospital) - $3, per day DOCTOR/PHYSICIAN APPOINTMENT ON CAMPUS - $71.00

Nene’s Story Emergency Room Visit = $ Physician/Doctor Fees = 4 x $ = $1, Medical testing – (3 hrs. worth) - $1, minimum Ward Stay (overnight in hospital) - $3, x 3 TOTAL = $15, plus

Your Online Resource students.ok.ubc.ca/parents/welcome.html This website will guide and provide you with tips and information on how you can support your student.

Privacy Policies Current provincial legislation prohibits UBC from discussing information regarding a student’s application, file or academic standing to anyone other than the student (without the student’s consent). Third Party Authorization grants a student the ability to give access to their account to another, typically parents. Forms are available at: