Trent Student Benefits
The TCSA has worked to design and implement a reasonably priced Student Benefits Plan to provide you with comprehensive coverage and to save you money. All Trent University Peterborough and Durham students, as well as graduate, George Brown Nursing, and ESL students, are eligible for this health and dental plan. Web only students are not automatically billed the cost of plan but have the option to opt in.
Peterborough students starting in September or January who are billed for 0.5+ credits in their starting term will automatically be charged for this plan with their tuition and ancillary fees, and will receive coverage from September 1 to August 31 (September-start students). May-start students and Study Abroad students are not automatically charged for this plan and have the option to opt-in to this plan (September, January, or May-start students). Information on deadlines and how to opt-in to add dependents can be found by visiting the Trent Student VIP benefits website.
How to Use the Plan:
Prescription drugs, vision care, dental, specialized practitioners, and more are covered by your Trent Student Benefits Plan. Coverage allowances can be found in the TCSA office or on our Trent Student VIP benefits website.
Bring your Student Benefits Card with you to easily access your plan number and to allow for electronic billing of your drug and dental claims. Pick up your Student Benefits Card in the TCSA office or download one from the Trent Student VIP benefits website.
Your health and dental claims, both past and current, can be managed through the Medavie BlueCross portal or by downloading the Medavie BlueCross mobile app. You can easily submit claims, set up direct deposits, edit personal information, and view claims status and history.
Direct2U:
Your Trent Student Benefits Plan makes it easy, quick, and in many cases FREE to get your prescription medication. Have your prescriptions delivered the next business day to the TCSA office on campus for pickup (or to a location nearest to you), at no extra cost!
Direct2U offers 100% coverage on generic drugs and 70% coverage on brand name drugs for eligible prescriptions.
The Direct2U Health Hub is tomorrow’s version of health and wellness… today! We’ve taken great care in partnering with industry-leading providers to give you access to healthcare services and resources designed to save you time and money—all from the comfort of your own home!
Ask your doctor to fax prescriptions to 1-833-MY-DSP-RX (1-833-693-7779)
Call Direct2U toll-free any day of the week at 1-833-DSP-CHAT (1-833-377-2428)
Chat with Direct2U live Mon. to Fri. 9am to 5pm EST on their website.
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Can I Opt-Out?
If you have alternative health coverage through an employer or your parents, you can opt-out of the Trent Student Benefits Plan. All opt-outs must be done online on our Trent Student VIP benefits website during the term in which you start your academic year. Those who opt-out will be reimbursed via e-transfer.
Opt-out deadlines apply:
September 1 - September 30 (September-start students)
January 1 - January 31 (January-start students)
Can I Opt-IN And/or add DEPENDENTS?
If you have been enrolled in the Trent Student Benefits Plan, and wish to add family members or dependents, or if you have not been enrolled in this plan but wish to enrol, you can do so!
If you are a student wishing to register for the Trent Student Benefits Plan yourself, you must contact the TCSA office, and payment can be administered via e-transfer. Email us at benefits@trentcentral.ca or call (705) 748-1000.
If you are a student already enrolled in the plan and wish to add a spouse or dependents, you can do so via our benefits website.