Eligibility and medical coverage

Who can use University Health Services?

University Health Services (UHS) is dedicated to serving all registered UVic students and their on-campus families. Limited urgent care and first aid services are available to faculty and staff.

Questions? Please contact us.

What will it cost?

Most UHS services are covered by your provincial or territorial health insurance plan; those that are not will be billed directly to you.

List of fees for uninsured services.

Please note:

• International students and those without basic medical insurance to cover the entire period of their residence in BC are required to apply for enrollment in the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) upon arrival in the province. The standard waiting period for eligibility is approximately three months. You are encouraged to enroll in a temporary private medical insurance plan until you become eligible for MSP. Aon is a trusted provider.
• UHS recognizes all Canadian provincial and territorial health care plans (with the exception of Quebec). Students with alternate insurance will be billed for services and can submit UHS receipts for reimbursement from their providers.

Students without health insurance will be charged for medical services.

What should i bring to my appointment?

• Your CareCard
• Your vaccination history (for vaccine updates)
• A completed travel preparation form (for travel preparation appointments).

You will be asked to complete a medical history at your first appointment so please arrive early.