University Health Insurance Waiver Process

All full-time, degree-seeking students at WashU are required to have health insurance, and your student will be automatically enrolled in the university’s health insurance plan. This coverage has an annual premium charge that will be applied to your student’s account. The fully funded health plan runs from August 1 through July 31 . See details at students.wustl.edu/student-health-insurance-plan-information.

If you wish to opt out of this insurance, there is a waiver process that opens July 1, and must be completed by September 5.

In order to waive out of the student health insurance plan, current insurance coverage must meet the university’s specific criteria. That list can be found on the Habif Health & Wellness Center website at students.wustl.edu/health-insurance-waiver-process.

International students: Students entering with an F1 or J1 visa are not eligible to waive out of the university-provided plan unless they have current insurance coverage provided by a domestic employer plan through a North American-based insurance company

Questions regarding student health insurance or the waiver process can be directed via email to studentinsurance@wustl.edu or by phone at 314-935-6666.