GSA health plan expands to include additional mental health supports

Wednesday, November 27, 2019

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) has announced additional mental health supports under the GSA Health Plan coverage. The expanded coverage will make it easier for students to access mental health services from an increased number of licensed health practitioners. 

Some highlights of the additional support include:

  • Doubling the annual coverage limits for mental health services under the Health Plan, to 80% coverage for Mental Health Practitioners to a new total of $800.00 per calendar year;
  • Expanding the scope of allowed practitioners covered under the Health Plan to include psychologists, registered social workers, psychotherapists, and clinical counsellors; and
  • The eliminating the requirement for referrals from a medical doctor in order to have your psychological treatment covered by the Health Plan.

These changes will come into effect on January 1, 2020. The GSA will be working to integrate the program with UW Campus Wellness over the coming terms. 

For more details, visit this GSA web page