Student Health Insurance
Domestic Students
Major medical insurance coverage is mandatory for all Athens campus students. Domestic students enrolled for seven or more credit hours will automatically be enrolled in and billed for a policy offered by Ohio University. Students who do not wish to purchase the policy offered by Ohio University can decline it by providing information which documents comparable coverage (see waiver information below). Students registered for fewer hours and who need health insurance should contact Hudson Health Center. For additional information on the insurance plan, visit and select Ohio University.
Ohio University assesses the health insurance premium on a quarterly basis. The premium of $338.00 is added to your account if you are currently registered for at least seven (7) credit hours or have full time tuition charges. The annual coverage period is from September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009 if you have the health insurance premium on your account for the fall, winter and spring quarters.
2008-2009
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Premium | Deadline to Waive the Insurance |
| Fall | 09/01/2008 - 12/31/2008 | $338.00 | October 13, 2008 |
| Winter | 01/01/2009 - 04/30/2009 | $338.00 | February 9, 2009 |
| Spring | 05/01/2009- 08/31/2009 | $338.00 | May 4, 2009 |
If Spring Quarter 2008-2009 is your first term in attendance with 7 or more credit hours this academic year, the following applies:
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Premium | Deadline to Waive the Insurance |
| Spring | 03/30/2009 – 08/31/2009 | $428.00 | May 4, 2009 |
If Summer Quarter 2008-2009 is your first term in attendance with 7 or more credit hours this academic year, the following applies:
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Premium | Deadline to Waive the Insurance |
| Summer | 06/22/2009 – 08/31/2009 | $191.00 | July 13, 2009 |
If you are eligible for a waiver, you must decline the offer in one of the following ways:
- Complete and return the waiver located on the bottom of your eBill.
- Submit the waiver information electronicall by clicking here.
- Submit the waiver information electronically with your eCheck payment through your eAccount.
- Send an email with the student's name, student ID number, name of insurance company, and policy or group number to bursar@ohio.edu.
- Fax or mail a completed Student Health Insurance Waiver form.
- Complete a waiver form at the cashier's window, Office of the Bursar, Chubb Hall 010.
*A waiver is required only once each academic year.
International Students
International students enrolled for one or more credit hours are automatically enrolled in and billed for the International Student Health Insurance plan. Ohio University assesses the health insurance premium on a quarterly basis. The quarterly premium is $338.00. The annual coverage period is from September 1, 2008 to August 31, 2009 if you have the health insurance premium on your account for the fall, winter and spring quarters. International students cannot waive the major medical insurance offered by the University unless they are being sponsored by their home country. Only the Office of International Student & Faculty Services can grant permission to waive the insurance.
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Premium |
| Fall | 09/01/2008-12/31/2008 | $338.00 |
| Winter | 01/01/2009-04/30/2009 | $338.00 |
| Spring | 05/01/2009-08/31/2009 | $338.00 |
If Spring Quarter 2008-2009 is your first term in attendance this academic year, the following applies:
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Premium |
| Spring | 03/30/2009-08/31/2009 | $428.00 |
If Summer Quarter 2008-2009 is your first term in attendance this academic year, the following applies:
| Quarter | Coverage Period | Premium |
| Summer | 06/22/2009-08/31/2009 | $191.00 |
How do I re-enroll in the University Health Insurance plan if I have already submitted a waiver?
Students can choose to re-enroll in the University Health Insurance plan during open enrollment periods. View Student Health Insurance Re-enrollment for complete details and instructions.
Where do I go if I need verification of enrollment for my private insurance?
Verification of enrollment can be obtained from the .
