What is UHIP?
UHIP stands for University Health Insurance Plan. It provides insurance coverage for all of your basic health and medical needs. All international students or workers and their dependents at Trent University must enroll in and purchase UHIP each year. UHIP registration is usually done in September. All UHIP participants are also encouraged to use the Trent Health Service Centre first before seeking assistance from off-campus health facilities.
Students who arrive in January are encouraged to purchase an eight-month plan. All students must re- register at the beginning of each academic year. UHIP is administered by the Trent International Program (TIP) Office. The following are the steps to ensure your UHIP coverage:
- Pay your UHIP fee to the Finance Office.
- You will be notified through e-mail by TIP when your UHIP card has arrived.
- Pick it up at the TIP Office.
What does UHIP Cover?
In general, UHIP covers hospital services, doctors’ services, laboratory and x-ray services in Ontario only.
UHIP Does Not Cover:
Using UHIP
Always make sure when you see a doctor or visit the hospital that you have your temporary or permanent UHIP health card as well as a UHIP claim form with you. When travelling within Ontario always be prepared for an emergency and take your UHIP card and some claims forms with you.
For more information visit the UHIP website. 
- Doctor or hospital charges above the Ontario rate
- UHIP is NOT a traveller’s insurance. If you are travelling outside of Ontario, it is recommended that you get supplemental insurance.
- The cost for eyeglasses, frames or contacts
- Prescriptions
- Dental care services
- Sports related, physiotherapy/ massage/ chiropractor
- Immunizations
- Third party medical examinations and tests
- Eye examinations
