Frequently Asked Questions

Waive

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. Failure to waive or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan may result in auto enrollment of coverage which will appear on your tuition statement.

You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:

 

 Waiver Period
Fall07/01/2026 - 09/21/2026
Spring12/15/2026 - 01/30/2027

You may request to waive out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if your alternate insurance health plan meets the following requirements:

  1. Unlimited access to general practice physicians and specialty physicians.
  2. Inpatient hospital coverage for Medical and Mental Health issues.
  3. Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse coverage.
  4. Prescription Medication Coverage (Unlimited coverage with copayment).
  5. Coverage must remain in effect while enrolled for classes.
Acceptable Plan FeaturesDisqualifying Factors
Meets ACA requirementsTravel-only plans
Includes medical evacuation and repatriation (for International students)High-Deductible or short-term plans
 Out-of-state Medicaid
 Foreign plans without U.S. coverage
 Health-sharing or non-ACA compliant plans

If you meet the requirements above, please have a copy of your insurance ID card available. You will be required to upload both your ID card and either a summary of benefits or your policy document.

What to do if your waiver is denied:

If your waiver is denied, you will receive an email explaining the reason for the denial. If you have additional documentation that supports approval, you may submit another waiver request with the updated information, as long as the waiver period is still open.

For specific questions or additional assistance, please click here to submit a ticket.