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Greenshield Spring Opt-ins and Opt-outs
If you are a student starting your studies in January 2026, you have an opportunity to opt-out of the Greenshield Extended Health and Dental plan. Students can opt-out until 4pm of January 16th, 2026.
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Only students who already have equal or greater Health and Dental Plans are eligible to opt-out.
Proof of Coverage Requirement
Once you have completed the opt-out form, please send proof of coverage (other health plan card, screenshot with your name under the plan, status card, etc.) to healthplan@cncsu.ca
Greenshield Extended Health and Dental
The College of New Caledonia Students’ Union (CNCSU) administers a health and dental plan to make health coverage more accessible and affordable for students. The extended health and dental gives you coverage and supports you to maintain high quality of health and ensures that you are covered when medical emergencies come up.
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Things you should know
Who is eligible?
You are automatically enrolled in the Health & Dental Plan if you meet the following criteria:
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You are registered as a full-time student during the Fall or Spring or Intersession semester
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You pay the associated CNCSU fees
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You currently reside within Canada
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You are under 70 years of age*
How do I confirm I am on the plan?
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- Log in to your CNC Connect Account
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- Select “Student Finance”
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- Select "Fees"
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- Look for the health & dental plan charge of $240 under the Fall, Spring or Intersession Semester Tuition*
*This depends on if you are a full time student starting your academic year in the Fall, Spring or Intersession semesters. Students are only charged once per year.
What is BC Pharmacare?
Get details on BC Fair Pharmacare online here
To receive a MyBenefits card, you must be registered for BC Fair Pharmacare.
Register for Fair PharmaCare online at https://my.gov.bc.ca/ahdc/msp-eligibility
You will need to have the following information ready:
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Personal Health Number (on your BC Services Card)
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Net Income from 2 years ago (line 23600 on your income tax return). If you did not file taxes 2 years ago, you may be able to submit a Fair PharmaCare Proof of Income Affidavit
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Social Insurance Number
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Birth Date
You will receive a Fair PharmaCare registration number immediately. If you do not, call the PharmaCare Help Desk. You can also call to register by phone:
1-800-663-7100 (toll-free, from anywhere in B.C.)
It is essential that all students who are permanent residents of British Columbia provide their Fair PharmaCare registration number when completing the MyBenefits Card registration form.
Do I have to pay every semester?
No. Students are charged only once per academic year, and their coverage remains active for a full 12 months. For example, a full-time student beginning in the Fall semester will have coverage starting on September 1 and continuing until August 31 of the following year.
Important Fee & Refund Information
Students are responsible for paying all college fees, including the Health & Dental Plan fee, by the deadlines set by the college.
Failure to pay on time may result in:
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Late fees
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Interest charges
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Account holds
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Restrictions on registration or transcript access
This applies even if you intend to opt out.
Once your opt-out is successfully approved:
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The refund will be credited to your CNC student account.
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You may use the credit for future semesters or request a cheque from the Registration Office.
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Cheque requests can also be made by emailing records@cnc.bc.ca.
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Refund processing typically takes 4–6 weeks.
Students who complete both steps of the opt-out process before the deadline and who have paid all required fees will be eligible for the refund.
Does this plan include Medical Services Plan? (MSP)
No. The Medical Services Plan (MSP) is a separate service provided through the BC Government.​
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MSP is not considered equal or greater coverage than the Greenshield Extended Health and Dental plan, and cannot be used to opt-out.
Opting out
How do I opt-out?
If you are already covered by an equivalent Extended Health and Dental plan, you may either:
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Combine your existing coverage with the CNCSU Health & Dental Plan to maximize your benefits, or
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Submit a request to opt out of the CNCSU Health & Dental Plan.
All opt-out requests must include Proof of Coverage and must be submitted before the second Friday of each semester.
CNCSU does not have access to student accounts and cannot see fees or charges reflected on your college account.
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The Opt Out Deadline is the 2nd Friday of either September, January or May at 4pm. For Spring 2026, the deadline is 4pm January 16th, 2026.
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Students seeking to opt out during the Opt Out Period must fill out the Opt Out Form at cncsu.studenthealthbc.ca/Optout
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Only students with existing, equivalent extended health and dental plans are eligible to opt out of the CNCSU Extended Health and Dental Plan. You must have proof of equivalent coverage.
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PLEASE NOTE: the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) is not an extended health and dental plan and therefore does not qualify as equivalent coverage.
Consent Requirement
To ensure CNCSU receives direct consent from our members:
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Proof of coverage must clearly show that the student is included on the extended medical plan.
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If a parent/guardian or insurance provider manages the coverage, they must add the student as an active member and provide documentation confirming this.
Opt-out requests cannot be processed without direct evidence of the student’s inclusion in the plan.
Two-Step Opt-Out Process
Step 1:
Complete the opt-out form at:
https://cncsu.studenthealthbc.ca/Optout
Step 2:
Email your proof of valid coverage—with your name clearly visible—to:
healthplan@cncsu.ca
Accepted proof includes:
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An insurance card, or
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A letter from your employer or insurance provider confirming you are covered under their plan
(Extended medical coverage must be other than MSP. You may also submit your Status Card / Certificate of Indian Status.)
Contact
Visit cncsu.studenthealthbc.ca for more information.
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Greenshield Contact
Business Hours: 5am - 1pm PST
Toll Free Number: 1-888-711-1119
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CNCSU Contact
Business Hours: 9am - 4pm PST
Lead Staff: Kartik Verma
Email: info@cncsu.ca