Beginning Spring 2020, international students who have not already waived or enrolled in student health insurance (SHI) will be automatically enrolled as of the first day of the policy period. For spring semester, January 1 is the first day of the policy period. For fall 2020, the first day is August 1.
The SHI policy is intended to help ensure international students are covered with insurance on the first day of the policy period. Students who have their own insurance will still be able to waive SHI coverage.
Previously, students were required to enroll online to receive SHI coverage, which could be delayed by weeks. Should there be a death before a student is enrolled, they could be be ineligible for the repatriation benefit.
Contact the Student Health Center for more information.
