Health & Insurance Policies

Health and Communication Policy

Students with physical and/or mental health concerns that have the potential to impact the classroom, residence halls, or anywhere on campus, are responsible to inform the appropriate staff, faculty, or students in a timely manner. In most cases, that disclosure can be done through the accommodations form found here: https://my.prov.ca/forms/student-life-forms/accommodations-appeals-webforms/

The Accessibility Services provider will work with the student to determine who needs to be informed on campus (e.g., faculty, resident assistants, students in the same residence hall) and how much information they need. Ensuring that these individuals have the information and instruction needed should a health issue arise allows Providence to provide reasonable care and support for each student. The amount of information that a student provides to these individuals is at their discretion. However, for the accommodations request form they will need to provide documentation from a healthcare provider which includes the accommodations they are hoping for or have been recommended by their healthcare provider. The Accessibility Service provider will work with the student to figure out what information is required in order for the institution to ensure that a proactive care plan is in place should an issue arise. A student is not required to share more information than is necessary to create the care plan.

Food services accommodations can be made directly with the Director of Food Services and/or through the Campus Life Director.

International Student Health Insurance

It is mandatory for all international students to purchase Guard.me International Health Insurance, even if they already have travel health insurance from their own country. Please see your location’s specific student handbook for details.

Domestic Student and Permanent Resident Health Insurance

If you are a Canadian citizen or a Permanent Resident of Canada you must register with Manitoba Health. Until your health coverage begins you should maintain your coverage with your previous health plan.

To find out if you are eligible and/or how to register for Manitoba health coverage, please visit Manitoba Health Card and Coverage.