NEW: You now have the option to do your Opt-Out Online at www.sbta.ca.

Opt-Outs can be done between December 14, 2009 and January 18, 2010

(Only New Full Time (Term 2) students and September (Term 1) students who are changing status from Part Time to Full Time in Term 2 are eligible to opt out)

Remember: Drug Cards are in – pick yours up today!

The Students’ Association is now located in the Poundmaker, found attached to the side of the soft seat area by the concession.

 We will be located here for the next academic year while the college’s F-wing is under construction.

 Take some time and head on down and check out our new digs!

The Peer Support Center is a Free service provided for students.  The PSC can provide a wealth of information and support for problems and concerns ranging from depression, alcoholism, STD’s and even failing grades. No problem is too small and there are no dumb questions so come on in and ask!

by Appointment Only (403) 529-3927

We are working hard to provide you with fun and exciting opportunities in 2009-2010. Check back soon!

The Students’ Association is pleased to announce the following changes to the student Health and Dental plans:

In addition to maintaining the rate decreases and benefit additions noted for the 2008-2009 policy year, we are happy to announce the following additions and enhancements for the 2009-2010 policy year.

Vision Care: NEW benefit!

• Lenses, Frames, Contact Lenses or Laser Eye Surgery          $125 per 24 months
• Ophthalmologist or Optometrist                                         $80 per 24 months

Health Practitioners:
Coverage has been increased from $300 to $500 per practitioner per student year.

• Chiropractor, Naturopath and Podiatrist/Chiropodist            $500 per practitioner
• *Physiotherapist and *Massage Therapist                            per student year

*Referral Required (Licensed Doctor)

As always, please feel free to contact our office about any questions you may have regarding your student health and dental plans.
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Effective September 1, 2008 rates for the health and dental plan will be decreasing.  Health is being lowered from $187.84 to $170.00 and dental is $145 from $146.71.  The reason for the decrease is the plan is finally stabilizing and what this means is that students are using the plan wisely.  We have had to increase premium amounts every year due to extreme utilization but we are seeing the utilization stabilizing over the past couple of years and this is allowing us to make these changes.

Along with decreases in premium rates, we are happy to announce that reimbursement on the health plan side of things with the exception of prescription drugs will be 100% and dental will be reimbursed based on the actual charges not the fee guide.

As always, please feel free to contact our office about any questions you may have regarding your student health and dental plans.

Hey we’ve all been there, there are times when there is more month than money and food can be scarce.  If you find yourself needing some food don’t be afraid to contact the SA for some foodbank items, that is what it’s there for.  Our office is open Monday to Friday 8:30 – 4:00.