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The information on this page has been reviewed by International Student Advisors on June 17, 2026.

Medical Insurance

Newly Admitted Students

Who should I contact if I have questions about medical insurance?
What’s the difference between primary and secondary medical insurance?
How can I get primary insurance to cover the extra days between my early arrival in Canada and when my first term begins?
Do I still need to have guard.me@SFU insurance for my first term if I already have valid BC MSP coverage?
I have been accepted to SFU to start in the upcoming term. Due to extenuating circumstances, I will be taking online courses from my home country. Am I still required to have primary & secondary medical insurance in Canada?
Where can I find information and updates about my secondary medical insurance (SFSS/GSS Health and Dental Plan)?

Current Students

Leaving or Returning to BC

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