Sponsored Students

Health & Dental Plan Information

Please find information below regarding:

  • Sponsor Letters & H&D Enrollment

  • Important Considerations

  • Opting-into the BUSU H&D Plan (Single Plan)

  • Opting Dependants into the BUSU H&D Plan (Family Plan)

  • Opting-out of the BUSU H&D Plan

  • Benefits Card

The BUSU Health & Dental plan opt-in/out window is still open and will be available until SEPTEMBER 30, 2026!

Please note, if you are automatically enrolled into the BUSU H&D plan and do not opt-out by SEPTEMBER 30th, 2026, we will be unable to remove you from the plan and you will be responsible for the cost of the plan. It is your responsibility to opt in or out prior to the deadline.

Sponsor Letters & H&D Enrollment:

If you are registered as a sponsored student, YOUR SPONSORING AGENCY IS REQUIRED TO INDICATE YOU’LL BE OPTING-INTO the BUSU H&D Plan within their SPONSORSHIP LETTER.

The automatic enrollment criteria for sponsored students into the BUSU H&D plan is not the same as other undergraduate and graduate students. All sponsored students are initially charged for the BUSU H&D Plan until SPONSORSHIP LETTERs are reviewed. IF YOUR SPONSORING AGENCY DOES NOT INDICATE YOUR BUSU H&D PLAN ENROLLMENT INSIDE THEIR SPONSORSHIP LETTER THE ENROLLMENT WILL BE REVERSED LATE SEPTEMBER AND THE CHARGE FROM YOUR BU ACCOUNT WILL BE REVERSED/REMOVED. WE RECOMMEND CONTACTING YOUR SPONSORING AGENCY to confirm if they indicated you’ll be opting-into the BUSU H&D plan in your SPONSORSHIP LETTER. If they have not indicated you’ll be opting-into the BUSU H&D plan, but you’d like to opt-in, please refer below to the Opting into the BUSU H&D Plan (Single Plan) and/or the (Family Plan) section(s).

Important Considerations

If you have opted yourself, or your dependents, into the plan in past years, you must complete the process AGAIN.

The BUSU H&D Plan’s POLICY PERIOD is September 1st, 2026 - August 30th, 2027.

The BUSU H&D Plan’s FALL TERM OPT-IN/OUT PERIOD is August 1st, 2026 - September 30th, 2026.

The BUSU H&D Plan WINTER TERM OPT-IN PERIOD is January 1st, 2027 - January 30th, 2027.

Students that enrolled into BU courses during the Fall Term are NOT permitted to opt-into the BUSU H&D Plan during the Winter Term.

It generally takes 1-2 weeks for opt-ins, or opt-outs, to be processed after the end of the opt-in/out period. That processing time is the same for Family Plan opt-ins. If services were received within the policy period that would have been covered by benefits during the opt-in/out period, before enrollment into the plan is processed, claims can be made retroactively after enrollment is finalized.

Opting-Into the BUSU H&D Plan (Single Plan)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 is the opt-in/out deadline. To opt-in go to the StudentVIP website using the link here: (studentvip.ca/Default.aspx#OptOptions).

Steps for Opting-In:

  • Navigate through this page by selecting the "Brandon University Students' Union" option in the "please select your school" drop down menu.

  • Next, click the “Opt-In/Opt-Out” button.

  • You will be prompted to sign in (if you are not already). If you have an account from previous years, please sign in to that account. If you do not have an account you will need to register for one (there is a registration button located in the bottom of the login pop-up). When registering and filling out the “Student Number” field, if your information is not being accepted, attempt adding three zeros (“000”) in front of your student number.

  • Once you have signed in, or completed registration, you will be able to begin the opt-in process for yourself. The Opt-in/out options are only available on the StudentVIP website during the Opt-in/out period.

  • Select the "Plan" dropdown and select the "Single Plan" option.

  • Fill and submit the information. At this time, payment through the StudentVIP website will be required. The Student VIP Website will not prevent you from opting in online and paying again if you have been automatically enrolled and already paid. You can verify if you were automatically enrolled by locating the "BUSU H&D Plan $350" fee on your Student Information page’s Finance Tab.

***It generally takes 1-2 weeks for opt-ins to be processed.***

Opting-Into the BUSU H&D Plan (Family Plan)

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 is the opt-in/out deadline. To opt-in go to the StudentVIP website using the link here:

(studentvip.ca/Default.aspx#OptOptions).

Steps for Opting-In:

  • Navigate through this page by selecting the "Brandon University Students' Union" option in the "please select your school" drop down menu.

  • Next, click the “Opt-In/Opt-Out” button.

  • You will be prompted to sign in (if you are not already). If you have an account from previous years, please sign in to that account. If you do not have an account you will need to register for one (there is a registration button located in the bottom of the login pop-up). When registering and filling out the “Student Number” field, if your information is not being accepted, attempt adding three zeros (“000”) in front of your student number.

  • Once you have signed in, or completed registration, you will be able to begin the opt-in process for yourself. The Opt-in/out options are only available on the StudentVIP website during th Opt-in/out period.

  • Select the "Plan" dropdown, select the "Family Plan" option WITHOUT the “Single Plan” coverage. Fill out your dependents’ information, list your spouse/common law/partner first if they are being included.

  • Fill and submit the information. At this time, payment through the StudentVIP website will be required. The Student VIP Website will not prevent you from opting in online and paying again if you have been automatically enrolled and already paid. You can verify if you were automatically enrolled by locating the "BUSU H&D Plan $350" fee on your Student Information page’s Finance Tab.

***It generally takes 1-2 weeks for opt-ins to be processed.***

Opting-Out of the BUSU H&D Plan:

SEPTEMBER 30, 2026 is the opt-in/out deadline. To opt-out go to the StudentVIP website using the link here:

(https://www.studentvip.ca/Default.aspx#OptOptions).

Steps for Opting-Out:

  • Navigate through this page by selecting the "Brandon University Students' Union" option in the "please select your school" drop down menu.

  • Next, click the “Opt-In/Opt-Out” button.

  • You will be prompted to sign in (if you are not already). If you have an account from previous years, please sign in to that account. If you do not have an account you will need to register for one (there is a registration button located in the bottom of the login pop-up). When registering and filling out the “Student Number” field, if your information is not being accepted, attempt adding three zeros (“000”) in front of your student number.

  • Once you have signed in, or completed registration, you will be able to begin the opt-out process for yourself.

  • Submit your information and/or your dependents’ information (if applicable).

  • Submit your information, including proof of an alternative health insurance plan.

  • Once you have submitted your request, please note the following:

    • A confirmation e-mail will be sent to your brandonu.ca email address.

    • Please keep the confirmation email for your records.

    • It generally takes 1-2 weeks for the credit to appear on your student account.

Benefits Card:

The benefits card for the BUSU H&D Plan is available for download as a PDF copy on the Student VIP website:

(studentvip.ca/Default.aspx#OptOptions).

Steps for downloading benefits card:

  • Navigate through this page by selecting the "Brandon University Students' Union" option in the "please select your school" drop down menu.

  • You will have to sign in (if you are not already). If you have an account from previous years, please sign in to that account. If you do not have an account you will need to register for one (there is a registration button located in the bottom of the login pop-up). When registering and filling out the “Student Number” field, if your information is not being accepted, attempt adding three zeros (“000”) in front of your student number.

  • Once you have signed in, or completed registration, you will be able to click the “Benefits Card” button on the main page. You will then be directed to the “Plan Card” page.

  • At the bottom of the page there is a “DOWNLOAD & PRINT BENEFITS CARD” button. Clicking that button will download a PDF copy of your BUSU Benefits Card.

Important consideration when using the benefits card:

  • Be proactive by asking service providers if they accept your insurance, and if you have coverage, before your appointment or treatment. Upon request, many service providers are able to contact Medavie Blue Cross for an “estimate” ahead of your appointment/treatment time to confirm the amounts covered by BUSU H&D Plan benefits.

  • Policy information can be found on the Student VIP website through the main page by clicking the “Your Coverage” button.

  • Please note the period of time and instances a benefit can be used, example: “Scaling (1, 15-minute units every 12 months)” (StudentVIP, Your Coverage: Policy Year September 1, 2025- August 31, 2026). To specify, ONE UNIT OF DENTAL SCALING IS COVERED EVERY 12 MONTHS. Often multiple units of scaling are required but only one unit is covered. If this is a concern please speak with your dentist office about only providing one unit of scaling during your appointment.

Please note that if you do not opt-in by SEPTEMBER 30th, 2026, we will be unable to add you to the plan. It is the responsibility of the student to opt-in prior to the deadline, and to communicate with your parent, guardian, or sponsoring agency regarding any changes to your BUSU H&D plan.