International students are required to have health insurance, and they can also take out supplemental insurance. Here are the possibilities offered at HEC Montréal.
International students are automatically registered to the medical insurance provided by HEC Montréal (Cowan) according to a specific coverage period. These fees will be added to your invoice.
Arriving before the coverage period starts? We strongly recommend purchasing insurance with adequate coverage until that time. You can purchase up to 6 weeks of early coverage with Cowan (fees apply). To sign up, write to Zone Info at least one week before your arrival.
In case you are a student holding a diplomatic visa, you can obtain an exemption if
If you qualify for an exemption, the initial Cowan insurance premium will be reimbursed to you. Just send proof of your eligibility (RAMQ) to HEC en ligne before the deadline for tuition fee payments.
Although the School does not insist upon it, students are free to opt for supplemental insurance. This type of insurance can work well for items that are not covered by Cowan or RAMQ, such as dental, optometry and long-term travel. These areas are also covered by some private insurers.
Student association (ASÉQ) health and dental insurance plan
Manulife insurance (through the alumni association’s Reseau HEC)
| International students eligible for RAMQ | Other International students | |
|---|---|---|
| RAMQ only – basic coverage, excluding dental and optometry services (no cost) | ||
| RAMQ with ASÉQ supplemental – health and dental or one option ($396.38) | ||
| RAMQ and other supplemental insurance (costs vary) | ||
| Cowan – including 60-day travel insurance ($711) | ||
| Cowan with ASÉQ supplemental – dental only ($935.06) |
