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The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is a mandatory health insurance plan for all international and/or non-residents (and their dependents) studying or working at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ University.  All plan details can be found at on the site and in the .

For information on the supplemental drug/dental/vision plan, visit the if you are an undergraduate student and the if you are a graduate student.

UHIP for Students

Enrollment in UHIP is mandatory for the following groups of students at ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´:

• International students enrolled in classes and physically in Canada.
• If you are taking online classes from outside Canada, you may be exempt from UHIP.  Email uhip@carleton.ca for details.
• Registered students with domestic status/paying domestic fees who are not yet eligible for the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP).
• Students with diplomatic status who do not have medical health coverage with their Embassy.
• Note:ÌýIf you have OHIP (Ontario provincial insurance – green card), RAMQ (Quebec insurance), other provincial insurance or have coverage with your Embassy (diplomatic status), then UHIPÌýis not required.ÌýScan proof to uhip@carleton.ca for review and to have the UHIP fee removed from your student account.

UHIP for Staff/Faculty

Enrolment in UHIP isÌýmandatory for all international short-term university visitors and employees who are here for a period of two weeksÌýor more. Enrolment is optional for stays less than two weeks.ÌýShort-term visitors include, but are not limited to:

Additional Information

For more detailed information about UHIP coverage, eligibility, premiums and more, explore the following resources:

• Customer Care Line  +1-888-509-7797
• Ottawa Area 613-741-3313

For more information, you may also contact the ÐÓ°ÉÔ­´´ UHIP Administrator at