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Learn how much you can claim each year under Acadiaโs student health and dental plans, including annual limits for services like physiotherapy, vision care, and prescriptions.
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Yes — both the health and dental plans have annual maximums for claims. These limits help define how much coverage you can use each benefit year. Here’s a breakdown:
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๐งโ๏ธ Physiotherapy: Up to $500 per academic year
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๐ Vision care: Up to $150 every two years
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๐ Prescription drugs: Up to $3,250 per year, depending on the pharmacy used
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๐ง Psycho-educational assessments: Covered at 80%, up to $1,000 per year
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๐ฆท Dental scaling: 4 units covered at 100% per year
The overall maximum for extended health, dental, and vision benefits is $10,000 per year. Coverage resets each September 1 and runs through August 31.
Tip: If you’re planning multiple treatments or services, check your remaining balance through your StudentVIP account or My Peak mobile app.
๐ Helpful Definitions:
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Annual maximum: The highest amount your plan will pay for a specific service or category in one benefit year
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Benefit year: The coverage period, usually from September 1 to August 31
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Scaling: A dental cleaning procedure that removes plaque and tartar
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๐ Special Notes:
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Coverage amounts may differ slightly between domestic and international plans
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You can track your usage and remaining balances online anytime
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For help understanding your limits or planning treatments visit the ASU Supports Office in the Student Union Building