health and dental plan
The SFSS Health and Dental Plan is too shallow for student needs
July 19, 2026By: Jonah Lazar, Staff Writer The Simon Fraser Student Society’s (SFSS) health and dental plan is as wide as the sea and as deep as a pond. Currently, two plans are available to undergraduate SFU students, an enhanced care plan and a basic care plan for a reduced fee. Each has a short period of time to opt out entirely with proof of alternative coverage. These plans are offered by Alumo (previously Studentcare), a student dental and health care provider contracted by the SFSS. While the plan covers a lot, the maximum annual amounts don’t. The enhanced care plan is…
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Why we should vote “yes” on the Health and Dental Plan fee increase
February 23, 2025By: Emmanuel Adegboyega, SFU Student Editor’s note: This was written by the Simon Fraser Student Society president endorsing a referendum he has worked on. The Peak will not be financially compensating Adegboyega as per our conflict of interest policy, which…
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SFSS election results: new executive committee announced
March 6, 2023By: Vee Babbar, Peak Associate The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) provides the SFU undergraduate student body representation, support, community, and extracurricular opportunities. The recent voting period has revealed the new executive committee and referendum vote results. Newly Elected Executive…
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SFSS discusses the health and dental care referendum vote
November 15, 2022Editor’s Note: The article was updated on November 17, to state Baran attended the Alliance of BC Students instead of the BC Federation of Students Lobby Days. Additionally, it was updated to note the referendum required a majority vote, not…
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SFU undergraduate mental health visits increased tenfold, reports insurer
December 5, 2017The student health plan administrator has reported that the number of insurance claims for mental health visits has increased tenfold over the last five years. Studentcare stated that the claims made by undergraduate students for counselling services has increased from…
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Board Shorts
July 28, 2017Student health plan administrator presents to board The Simon Fraser Student Society (SFSS) Board of Directors received a presentation from Studentcare, the administrator of the society’s health and dental plan. “Our goal . . . is just to give you…
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