- Log on to Minerva using your student ID.
- Go to the Student tab.
- Click on International Health Insurance Menu (for students).
- Click on Confirm IHI Coverage.
- Select Confirm Coverage from the drop-down menu.
(Congratulations! You have activated your IHI coverage) - Click on the Print IHI Card option from the menu in Step 3. Select the academic year and click Print Card to get your IHI card.
| Semester | Date from which you can activate IHI Coverage |
|---|---|
| Fall (Returning/Newly-Admitted) | August 1 |
| Winter (Newly-Admitted) | December 1 |
| Summer (Newly-Admitted) | April 1 |
Exchange students who require a reassessment of the international health insurance fee must activate their coverage.
Once the IHI plan is activated, the student can:
- Get covered for a default period of 12 months from September 1 to August 31 the following year.
- Get access to the facilities at the Student Wellness Hub.
- Make claims for your medical expenses.
- Use the the electronic version of the McGill's IHI card obtained in Step 6 on a mobile device when accessing the Student Wellness Hub and Hospitals in Montreal.
New students get 2 complimentary weeks of coverage prior to the start date of the IHI contract, in case they need to seek urgent medical care before the start of the academic term. For example, a new student starting their program in the Fall will begin their two complimentary weeks of coverage on August 15th.
If you are arriving in Canada earlier than 2 weeks before the start of your IHI contract, we strongly recommend having private medical health insurance coverage. You may choose to buy a visitor’s health insurance plan from Québec Blue Cross (partner organization with Medavie Blue Cross). You may obtain a quote online or by calling 1-888-822-5383 (8h to 18h, Monday to Friday).