Insurance for medical students
ADIUM Insurance Services Inc.
Protect the future you’re working so hard to build
Medical school is a significant but worthwhile investment. AMA’s ADIUM Insurance Student Starter Program helps you protect that investment at a rate you can’t afford to miss.
Proudly endorsed by the
Canadian Federation of Medical Students.
CFMS & ADIUM Insurance Services - Insurance for Medical Students
In her November 23, 2022 “CFMS Insurance Literacy Week” webinar, ADIUM Insurance advisor Laurenda Lanigan discusses why insurance is important for medical students and provides information on the competitive insurance products AMA offers.
What is the Student Starter Program?
The Student Starter Program offers you Disability and Term Life Insurance coverage – no medical exams required. Get both at no cost to you during your first two years of medical school, and at a significant discount after that.
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What it is: A monthly income that can help you cover living expenses, student loans, and more if you’re unable to study or work due to illness or injury. How much coverage?
Up to $25,000/month with medical evidence of insurability, or utilizing the Guaranteed Insurability Benefits rider, once in practice. |
What it is: A lump-sum payment to your loved ones could avoid leaving them with debt if you are no longer there. How much coverage?
Up to $5 million in coverage with medical evidence of insurability. |
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How much does it cost?
As an AMA member and a medical student, you can take advantage of significant discounts.
- First and second year: 100% AMA Premium Credit – that’s coverage at no cost to you.
- Third and fourth year: 80% AMA Premium Credit – premiums as low as $8/month for both plans
For more details, including the rate charts, see the Student Starter Program brochure.
Who is it for?
You’re eligible to apply for the Student Starter Program if you are:
- a full-time undergraduate student in a school of medicine or faculty of medicine in Alberta,
- a member of the AMA, and
- under the age of 65.
Ready to get started?
Mac users:
- Please ensure to fill out the form using Adobe reader.
What happens to your Life and Disability Insurance when you start your residency program?
As a resident physician you’ll qualify for the 50% AMA Premium Credit™ for Disability insurance, and the applicable AMA Premium Credit™ for Life insurance for practicing physicians.
Doing your residency training in Alberta?
You may continue your AMA Disability Insurance coverage which will be paid in addition to your PARA Disability Insurance coverage. Information on the PARA insurance plans will be distributed at the resident orientations in June and can also be accessed online. View PARA insurance plans.
Doing your residency training outside of Alberta?
Generally speaking, your AMA Disability Insurance coverage will be first payor and any staff group disability coverage will supplement it to certain limits. There are no conflicts with Life Insurance; all coverage amounts are paid. We encourage you to contact the provincial medical association of your new province to learn more about the coverage offered in that province. Please see the provincial medical association contact sheet.
Join other AMA plans
As a medical student, you can also apply for:
- Term Life Insurance (to supplement Student Starter Life coverage)
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Home and Auto Insurance
- AMA Health Benefits Trust Fund
Contact us
Questions? Get in touch with us! View contact information for all insurance programs.
