Frequently Asked Questions

Opt-Out

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:

 

 Waiver Period
Fall06/09/2026 - 09/18/2026
Spring/Summer11/20/2026 - 02/06/2027

Domestic and International Students Waiver Criteria: 

  1. Must be one of the following
    1. US employer plans
    2. Marketplace plans
    3. Medicare
    4. Medicaid (any state)
    5. Minimal Essential Coverage (MEC) plans - (MEC “comparable” for international plans)
  2. Unacceptable Health Plans:
    1. Ministry cost sharing plans
    2. Short-term plans
    3. Limited benefit/indemnity plans
  3. Health Insurance Requirements
    1. Must be active throughout the academic year