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Please note that all students are automatically enrolled in the Boston University Student PLUS Plan each year.

continuing students not previously on health insurance

Massachusetts state law requires that all students participate in a qualifying health insurance plan during their enrollment. Students can either purchase health insurance coverage through BU or enroll in a comparable plan on their own. BU offers a plan through Aetna Student Health. Please click here for insurance costs.

continuing students needing dependent coverage

Students may enroll their eligible* dependents in the Student BASIC Plan only. Dependent Enrollment is for the current policy year only and does not automatically roll-over to the next policy year.

*Eligible dependents are the insured student's lawful spouse and unmarried dependent children under 19 years of age who reside with, and are fully supported by, the covered student.

waive the BU HI plan

A student must have a qualifying US-based health insurance plan. To waive the plan offered by BU, follow the next three steps:

• Compare the Aetna Student Health Individual (HI) Plus Plan to your own insurance plan. If your insurance plan is comparable please proceed to the next step. If your insurance plan is not comparable, you must participate in the plan offered by Boston University.
• Waive the insurance. Electronically waive BU's insurance through the Student Link. Click on the tab "money matters" and then select "medical insurance". Once waived, your insurance charge will be removed from your student account. Please note: you may waive BU's health insurance plan until September 30, 2009.
• Adjust your invoice and mail payment by the payment deadline.

Qualifying Events: You may also enroll or change plan type (individual to family or family to individual) anytime if you have had a qualifying event. Qualifying events include: a new baby, marriage, divorce, or loss of coverage through a parent. Documentation of your qualifying event must be presented at the time of enrollment.