GSA Health & Dental Plan – Opt-Outs

If you’re already covered by an equivalent health and/or dental plan, you can opt out and receive a refund for the amount of the Plan.

The Change-of-Coverage Period is from January 9 to January 31, 2023. You can only opt out of the Health Plan upon showing proof of other equivalent health coverage.

Similarly, you can only opt out of the Dental Plan with other equivalent dental coverage. You can opt-out completely from the GSA Health & Dental Plan upon showing proof of other equivalent health and dental coverage.

Opt-outs are valid for the whole policy year, from Sept. 1, 2022 – Aug. 31, 2023. If you return as an eligible student in September of the following year, you’ll be automatically re-enrolled in the GSA Health & Dental Plan. Should you wish to opt-out again next year, you must renew the opt-out directly online, but you won’t have to re-submit your proof of other coverage.

For more information please email macgsa@mcmaster.ca