Student Health Insurance
All full-time domestic students (Full-time constitutes 12+ hours for undergraduates, 6+ hours for graduates, which does not apply to 8-week terms, and 6+ hours for doctoral students) and all international students (eligibility is based on Admission status) are required to participate in the student accident and sickness insurance plan.
Domestic students can waive coverage by providing proof of other comparable medical insurance coverage. Go to https://wellfleetstudent.com/ and complete the online waiver form by the waiver period deadline dates below. International students do not have the option to waive coverage. This plan protects students 24 hours a day, whether at home, school or while traveling. The insurance plan is also available for dependents. This coverage is in effect during the interim vacation periods. Participation in intercollegiate athletics is not covered.
Refer to https://my.uiw.edu/busines-office/waivers.html for information regarding waiver, important deadlines and the Summary Benefits flyer. Insurance must be waived on or before the stated waiver deadline posted in the Academic Calendar found in this University Course Schedule.
*Doctoral students in dissertation writing phase 1+ hour(s) are not automatically charged, but may request and pay for insurance coverage before the deadline.
Note: Insurance is automatically assessed against the majority of student's account. The charges will not be removed unless a waiver and proof of insurance is submitted within the waiver deadline.
If charges do not appear on your student statement it reflects, no insurance premium has been submitted on your behalf. Application and full payment for dependent coverage is due the day of purchase. Eligibility of insurance is determined by insurance company.
*Individual student insurance must be purchased prior to availability for dependent coverage.