Notices

The University provides APUS with a membership list in early November.
If you are a new member, or returning from a leave of absence/full-time studies, your account will not be active with Green Shield until late November. Coverage will be back dated to September 1st. Please hang onto your receipts (dated as far back as September 1st) for submission in late November.

Updates

Posted on Tuesday, September 27, 2011

APUS is pleased to announce the following changes to the plan.
All additions will be effective September 1, 2011:
• Increase the per paramedical maximum from $15 to $25 per visit
• Increase dental maximum from $500 to $600 per benefit year
• Increase dental coinsurance from 60% to 65%

Coverage Period

Fall Term: September 1 - February 28 (6 months)
Spring Term: March 1 - August 31 (6 months)

APUS does not currently collect health & dental fees during the Summer session. Your enrolment in the plan is based on your student status during the Fall and Winter sessions only.

Opt-out/Opt-in Period

Students starting in September 2011: Monday, August 29, 2011 to Friday, October 7, 2011
Students starting in January 2012: Tuesday, January 3, 2012 to Friday, February 3, 2012
(Note: January opt-out and opt-in only applies to UTSC part-time students or St. George/UTM part-time students NOT enrolled in any courses in the Fall term.)

Electronic Opt-Outs: Please visit www.studentplans.ca/APUS to access the quick, easy, and confidential online system. Please note that the opt-out section is available ONLY during the periods stated above.

Important Note: You are required to provide proof of alternative coverage (e.g. the name of the insurer, and your policy number), under a plan other than OHIP or UHIP. Check the expiry date of your alternative coverage. Once you have left the plan(s), you may not rejoin until next September. For exceptions please contact the APUS Health Plan Administrator by email at hpa.apus@gmail.com.

We send opt-out refund cheques in or around March/April to the address on file with ROSI. Please ensure your address is up to date. Cheques that are not redeemed after fifteen (15) months from the date of being first issued will not be re-issued and shall be deemed forfeited by the payee.

Booklet & Forms

►Benefit Plan Booklet for 2011-2012
► St. George/UTM Opt-out Form 2011-2012 (word version/pdf version)
► UTSC Opt-out Form 2011-2012 (word version/pdf version)
► Family Opt-in Form 2011-2012 (word version/pdf version)
► Senior Opt-in Form 2011-2012 (word version/pdf version)
►Health Claim Submission Form
►Dental Claim Submission Form

Inquiries

For general inquiries, please CONTACT US
If you have been informed by the Greenshield staff that you or a family member are not covered, or you are denied benefits you believe you are eligible for, please contact the APUS Health Plan Administrator by email athpa.apus@gmail.com.

For more information, please visit www.greenshield.ca/English/StudentCentre

Coverage Update Poll Results

Posted on Friday, July 8, 2011
Updated on August 19, 2011

Dear UofT Part-time Undergraduate Students,

APUS (Association of Part-time Undergraduate Students) is a 40+ year old student union that represents part-time (p/t) undergraduates at the University of Toronto, based at Woodsworth College. APUS advocates, organizes and offers services that are geared to benefit and enrich the lives of p/t students. We have a proven track record in a variety of areas and once again, need to hear your voices so we can offer even better services for you.

WHO IS A PART TIME STUDENT?
You are considered a part-time undergraduate student and a member of APUS if:
- you are taking 2.5 credits or less during the September through April academic year or;
- you are taking 1 credit or less during the whole Summer session.

PURPOSE OF THIS HEALTH & DENTAL PLAN SURVEY – TO IMPROVE BENEFITS!
This survey is designed to obtain feedback from ALL our part-time members about the type of improvements that would benefit the majority regarding APUS’ Health & Dental Plans. There are ONLY two options to consider this year and selecting ONE of them will direct us on which improvements you think are best for the APUS’ Health & Dental Plans in the upcoming 2011-2012 academic year.

We are limited in the number of benefits we can add per benefit year but this will make a big difference so please assist us by taking the time to answer the question thoughtfully.

Below are the two options we are considering based on tracking student inquires and analysis of the claims part-time student have made in the last few years.

Please choose ONE of the following options:

Option A:
Health Plan: Increase the per paramedical maximum from $15 to $25 per visit
Dental Plan: Increase dental maximum from $500 to $600 per benefit year & Increase dental coinsurance from 60% to 65%

Option B:
Health Plan: Add pay direct
Dental Plan: Add coverage for root canal at 60% coinsurance

This survey has expired on July 31, 2011.

Final Result: