I opted out of the guard.me@SFU plan because I was not in Canada for my first term at SFU. Now I am planning to travel to Canada. What do I do?

As soon as you arrive in BC, you should apply for BC Medical Services Plan (BC MSP). This is the provincial primary medical insurance plan, and it is legally required for all eligible BC residents to be enrolled. There is a 3-month waiting period for new residents. You can still apply as soon as you arrive, but the coverage will only start once you fulfill your waiting period. Before you travel to Canada, please contact an International Student Advisor to learn about medical insurance options to cover you during your BC MSP waiting period.