1. GSA Health Benefits Plan

2. History
Plan previously administered by Trent Central Student Association (TCSA)
Undergraduate student union – does not represent graduate students
Now administered by Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) with help from the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS)
Not so awesome 
Super awesome 

3. Happy Graduate Students!
Why the change?
More control
Improved coverage
Lower premiums
Happy Graduate Students!

4. Your Benefits Plan Coverage

5. Cost Breakdown
$290.68

6. Opting Out
Step 1
Go to:
Step 2
Fill in online forms*
Step 3
Collect opt-out cheque from Health Benefits Office (dates TBA)
*Must provide proof of alternative coverage (i.e., policy and group number for current benefits provider)

7. Opting In
Step 1
Go to:
Step 2
Complete opt-in form
Step 3
Bring form, required documentation and cheque* to Health Benefits Office
*Please make all cheques payable to the Trent Graduate Students’ Association

8. Cost of Opting In Full-time Student Part-time Student Single N/A
(opt-out optional)
$414.95
Dependent
$289.96
$826.83
Family
$579.92 $

9. Reimbursement Process
Step 1
Go to:
Step 2
Create account using Green Shield ID #:
TGA-(your student number)-00*
Step 3
Submit claims online, or upon purchase (i.e., at pharmacy or dentist) using ID #
*Group #: 11111

10. Other Questions? Beth Evans – Health Benefits Co-ordinator
Contact:
Beth Evans – Health Benefits Co-ordinator
Office:
WH 223 (Traill College)
Hours:
Wednesdays, 5-8 pm
Websites: