Simmons University
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
2024-2025 Academic Year
Eligibility
All campus-based students enrolled 3/4 time or more (general credit threshold for 3/4 time is 9 credits for undergrads and 7 credits for grads with some exceptions) are required by Massachusetts State law to enroll in the Student Health Insurance or be covered by a health insurance plan with comparable coverage. To ensure compliance with Massachusetts law Simmons University students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the Student Health Plan, which is separate from the Health Center fee. To read the details on this law, click here. Students are not allowed to waive coverage with a Health Safety Net Plan.
Students enrolled less than 3/4 time are not eligible for the student health insurance. If you enroll in the student health insurance but drop below the 3/4 time threshold within 60 days of 8/15/2024, you will lose coverage. If as a new Spring student, you enroll in the student health insurance but drop below the 3/4 time threshold within 60 days of 1/1/2025, you will lose coverage. Students enrolled in online-only classes are not eligible for the student health insurance plan.
Cost and Coverage Periods
| Annual Students | New Spring Students | |
| Coverage Dates | 8/15/2024 - 8/14/2025 | 1/1/2025 - 8/14/2025 |
| Undergraduate Cost | $4,951 | $3,102 |
| Graduate Cost | $8,172 | $5,106 |
| Waiver Deadline | October 15, 2024 | February 15, 2025 |
Enrollment Process
Although students are automatically charged for the SHIP, students will not be automatically enrolled until after the waiver/enrollment deadline. Students needing coverage should submit the enrollment form below or in the left-hand side navigation menu as soon as possible to avoid delays in accessing their health insurance benefits.
Waiver Process
If you have a comparable health insurance plan, you may waive the student coverage by clicking on the waiver form below or in the left-hand side navigation menu. You will need to have your health insurance information readily available before proceeding. Upon confirmation of a properly completed waiver, the charge for medical insurance will be reversed on your student account. If you lose coverage during the academic year, then you are obligated to obtain other comparable coverage or enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan within 60 days.
The deadline to enroll in or waive the Annual Student Health Insurance Plan for the 2024-2025 academic year is September 15, 2024.
The deadline to enroll in or waive the Spring Student Health Insurance Plan for the 2024-2025 academic year is February 15, 2025.
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