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Teaching Assistants (TAs), Mentors in the Faculty of Education, Graduate Facilitators, and Sessional Instructors must apply for all benefits; you are NOT automatically enrolled. The relevant forms can be found here.
International Students, for full details on MSP/International Student Health Fee: please see here.
Information is also available in our Healthcare Info pamphlet.
You can find the full details of coverage in the benefits booklet.
View our comparison of the benefits provided by the GSS and TSSU/SFU PBC Plans.
| Benefit | TAs, TMs, Mentors, GFs, & Sessional Instructors | ELC/ITP/ITA Instructor |
|---|---|---|
| BC Medical Services Plan (MSP) (International Student Health Fee) | 100% of premiums paid by the employer for the duration of employment; coverage begins on the first of the month in which the application is submitted. To opt into SFU's group plan see instructions here. After reading the instructions you can upload the Group Plan form and fill it out. *Not yet applicable for Mentors | 60% of premiums paid by the employer for continuing instructors only, coverage starts the first month following the date of employment. MSP Application Form with Instructions or Fillable PDF without instructions. |
| Extended Health | 75% of premiums paid by the Employer during period of employment. Covers 80% of prescription drugs and paramedical practitioners. Coverage may be maintained for up to two semesters following employment, as long as the form is submitted and the premiums are remitted before employment ends. Enroll via the form found on the SFU Human Resources website | 100% of premiums paid by the Employer during period of employment but only for continuing employees who meet an hours and weeks worked eligibility threshold. Covers 80% of prescription drugs, paramedical practitioners, counselling etc. Coverage may be maintained during a period of leave, if paid by the employee. Enroll via the form found on the SFU HR website. |
| Dental | New dental coverage option with premiums split 75% employer/25% employee for up to $1200 of coverage per year for part A (basic) and part B (major restorative). | 100% coverage by SFU for continuing instructors only. No benefits for employees classified as temporary. |
| Coverage during MSP Waiting Period | Members who enroll in MSP benefits and notify SFU of their enrollment in Guard.me at benefits@sfu.ca will receive a reimbursement 85% of the monthly cost of Guard.me for a maximum of two people ($59.71 / month reimbursed as of Fall 2024) |
*for TAs, TMs, Mentors, GFs, & Sessional Instructors.
The monthly premium costs to you during your appointment (with 75% paid by employer) are:
| Plan | Single coverage | Two persons | Three or more persons | Employer portion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Health | $14.51 | $40.66 | same as two | 75% |
| Dental | $14.82 | $28.20 | $50.68 | 75% |
Coverage may be maintained for up to 2 semesters after employment ends, but 100% of premiums are owed by the employee in this case. To get the monthly cost multiply the numbers in the above table by 4. You must apply before the end of your appointment by submitting a Continuation of Benefits form to SFU payroll with the following amounts:
See Childcare for more information.
Provisions, payment of premiums, payroll deductions, and eligibility shall be as per Government of Canada and BC regulations. (p. 56 & p. 90)
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