Are pregnancy-related services covered 🔹 Does student insurance pay for prenatal care or delivery 🔹 Can I get ultrasounds or maternity care through my health plan 🔹 Is childbirth covered under Acadia’s student medical plan

Find out what pregnancy-related services are covered under Acadia’s student health plans, including prenatal care, ultrasounds, and delivery support for both domestic and international students.

Yes — pregnancy-related services are covered under both the domestic and international student health plans at Acadia. Here’s what’s typically included:

• 🤰 Prenatal check-ups with a licensed physician or OB-GYN

• 🩻 Ultrasounds and other diagnostic imaging

• 🏥 Hospitalization and childbirth services

• 🧾 Coverage is provided at 100% for international students under the ASU Medical Plan

• 🧑‍⚕️ Domestic students are covered through their provincial health plan (e.g. MSI in Nova Scotia)

Additional services like lactation consulting, postnatal care, or prenatal vitamins may not be fully covered — check your plan booklet or submit a Pre-Determination Form to confirm eligibility.

Tip: If you’re pregnant or planning to become pregnant, contact the ASU Supports Office early to understand your benefits and coordinate care.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Prenatal care: Medical check-ups and screenings during pregnancy

• Ultrasound: A scan used to monitor fetal development

• Pre-Determination Form: A form used to confirm coverage before receiving a service

🔗 Suggested Links

• Acadia Health Insurance Overview

• StudentVIP International Medical Plan Coverage

• ASU Supports Office

📝 Special Notes:

• Coverage is valid only within Canada

• You can download your insurance card using the My Peak mobile app or print it from the StudentVIP website

• For help understanding your coverage visit the ASU Supports Office in the Student Union Building