Student and Scholar Health Insurance
Students who are required to have coverage are automatically enrolled in their plan and notified about the coverage at the beginning of each semester of enrollment at IU. This includes all international students and graduate-level professional science students who are in specific programs. International Scholars will be contacted with information on how to enroll when they arrive on campus. Appointed Postdoctoral Fellows and graduate students with a Student Academic Appointment or Fellowship Award may also be eligible for IU-sponsored health coverage. Students not eligible for other IU insurance plans can opt into a voluntary plan.
For information about the plans, follow the links below.
Resources
International Plan
This plan is mandatory for all international students, visiting scholars and Intensive English Program (IEP & PIE) students. This plan is also available to eligible OPT students.
Professional Plan
Domestic graduate students in the following health science programs are automatically enrolled in this plan:
- School of Medicine
- School of Dentistry
- School of Health and Human Sciences
- School of Optometry
- Department of Speech/Language Pathology Master’s & Doctor of Audiology program
If you are eligible for the Professional Student Plan and have other health insurance coverage, you maybe eligible for a waiver. Visit the plan page to learn more.
Student Academic Appointees, Appointed Postdoctoral Fellows & Fellowship Recipients
Student Academic Appointees (SAA), Appointed Postdoctoral Fellows and Fellowship Recipients who meet the minimum eligibility requirements are automatically enrolled in this plan each semester. The university pays the full cost for the student’s premium.
Eligible Appointees include:
- Student Academic Appointees appointed at 37.5 FTE or greater and enrolled in at least six credit hours or the G901 thesis/dissertation equivalent each semester (summer excluded)
- Appointed Postdoctoral Fellows, e.g. T-32 grants
- Fellowship Recipients with an award of $6,750 or more per semester (Fall and/or Spring) and enrolled in at least six credit hours or the G901 thesis/dissertation equivalent each semester (summer excluded).
For information about waiving, visit the plan page.
Voluntary Plan
For students not eligible for any other IU health insurance plan the university offers a voluntary plan. This plan is managed by University Health Plans (UHP) and Anthem.
Questions & Contact
Visit the plan pages for answers to questions regarding plan information, premiums, enrollment periods, how to enroll dependents, deadline dates, waiver questions and more. If there’s something you’re not finding an answer to a Student Insurance Specialist is available to assist students with questions or issues related to IU-sponsored health insurance. Contact 812-856-4650 or for assistance.