A class action lawsuit challenging the automatic enrolment of students in health insurance plans has been filed in the Superior Court of Québec. Droit-Inc reports that the plaintiff has alleged that students are being illegally enrolled in the policies provided by the Alliance pour la santé étudiante au Québec (ASEQ) and insured by Desjardins Financial Security. The lawsuit alleges that the independents have violated the privacy rights of students, enrolled group members without consent, billed without informing students that insurance is optional, and imposed an arbitrary opt-out deadline. More than 30 cégeps and universities across the province are also named as defendants, though the plaintiff asserted that ASEQ and Desjardins are the primary targets. The lawsuit seeks full reimbursement of insurance premiums and damages.
