MacEwan University Student Benefits: What You Need to Know About Massage Therapy Coverage
- zenithwellnessco
- Sep 15
- 2 min read
Find out how MacEwan students can use their Student Benefits Plan for massage therapy at Zenith Wellness Co, and learn when our student discount applies.
Taking Care of Your Wellness
Massage therapy can help reduce stress, ease muscle tension, and support your overall health—essential for students who want to stay at their best while focused on their studies.
If you’re a MacEwan student, you already have massage therapy coverage through your Student Benefits Plan. Here’s what you need to know.
Who Is Covered
All domestic, Indigenous, government-sponsored, and international students enrolled in at least 1 university credit-level course and paying SAMU health & dental fees are automatically enrolled in the Student Benefits Plan.
Students are enrolled in the Balanced Plan by default, which includes massage therapy coverage.
Optional upgrades are available for higher coverage:
FLEXible Drug and Parameds
FLEXible Vision and Parameds
The coverage year runs September 1 – August 31 (or January 1 – August 31 if starting in Winter).
Coverage is administered by People Corporation, and plan details are accessible through the myStudentPlan platform (soon to be renamed Alumo). Links can be found under the “Student Resources” tab on the SAMU website.
MacEwan University Student Benefits: Massage Therapy Coverage
80% coverage, up to $400 per benefit year (on the Balanced Plan)
No doctor’s note or referral is required
Coverage applies to treatments with a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT)
Zenith Wellness Co Student Discount
We know that not every student has access to full insurance coverage for paramedical services. That’s why we offer discounted rates on 45- and 60-minute massage therapy sessions for students with limited or no insurance.
To qualify for our student discount, you must:
Be a current post-secondary student
Have no insurance beyond your student health plan
Not be covered under additional plans (e.g., parent, spouse, or personal extended benefits)
Booking online? Choose an appointment labeled “Student Discount” only if you meet these criteria. Contact us if you’re unsure—we’re happy to help.
Direct Billing at Zenith Wellness Co
Zenith Wellness Co provides direct billing to People Corporation for MacEwan students.
When completing the insurance section on our intake form, provide:
Insurer: People Corporation
Group number: 60867
Client ID: Your student ID number
Direct billing is straightforward since no doctor’s note is required.
What If You Have Additional Coverage?
Some students are covered by more than one benefits plan—through an employer or a parent/spouse. It is important to know:
If you’re covered under a parent’s or spouse’s plan along with your MacEwan plan, the MacEwan policy is the primary coverage.
If you also have employer coverage, check with your employer to confirm which plan is primary and which is secondary.
Always submit claims to your primary plan first, then your secondary plan.
For questions, contact the Benefits Plan Office at MacEwan.
Convenient Care Near Campus
At Zenith Wellness Co, we support students in staying strong, focused, and ready for whatever the semester brings. We’re located just across the river from MacEwan in College Plaza (112 St and 82 Ave, near the University of Alberta). A short bus or LRT ride makes it easy to get to your appointment between classes or after a long study session.
Have a question? email info@zenithwellness.ca or text 780.238.6824
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