Mandatory Coverage

Health insurance is required for all international students at the University of Windsor.

GuardMe Insurance

Unless you can prove coverage from an approved insurer, you will be automatically enrolled in GuardMe. This plan ensures you have access to healthcare services in Canada from day one.

Contact Us: If you have questions about your coverage or the opt-out process, email celd@uwindsor.ca.

Student Services at GuardMe

  • Purchase Early Arrival or Dependent policies
  • Find Canadian Clinics & Mobile Doctors
  • Access your Healthcare Access Card (HAC)
  • 24/7 "Chat with Us" Support
Visit guard.me Website

Health Insurance Opt-Out

Students with existing coverage from these approved providers may opt out.

  • Green Shield Canada
  • Embassy of Kuwait
  • Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau
  • Libyan Plan
  • Schlumberger Plan
  • Canadian International Development Agency
  • Canadian Bureau for Int. Education
  • World University Service of Canada
  • Norwegian Social Insurance Abroad
  • GWL

Note: You must provide proof of coverage to our office upon your arrival. Once enrolled in academic programs, students will transition to the University's Green Shield Health Insurance Plan (GSHIP).

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