Student Health Insurance
According to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MCPHS policy, all Boston, Worcester, and Manchester students (regardless of enrollment) must be covered by a comprehensive health insurance program. The University makes available a general health insurance program that meets these standards. This policy is provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield and administered by University Health Plans. The annual coverage begins August 15, 2024, and runs through August 14, 2025.
All international students must enroll in the Blue Cross Blue Shield plan except for:
- Students whose sponsoring institutions have a signed agreement with MCPHS University that complies with the University's health insurance waiver requirements
- Students insured on an embassy sponsored plan
- International students that are covered by a US health insurance plan that meets the Massachusetts Student Health Insurance Regulations and is comparable to the Student Health Insurance Plan. Please note that the MCPHS University Student Health Insurance Plan meets the J1/J2 visa requirements.
International students who do not fall under one of the conditions above must purchase the University's student health insurance plan and therefore are not eligible for a waiver.
Complete your online Health Insurance Waiver Form.
If you do not waive enrollment in the College Student Health Insurance Plan by the appropriate deadline date, you will be held responsible for the health insurance premium.
Health Insurance Waiver Deadlines
- Students entering in the fall semester: August 1
- Students entering in the spring semester: December 1
- Students entering in the summer semester: May 1
You must complete the waiver each academic year.
Health Insurance Premium Costs
Your health insurance premium is charged once at the start of your specific academic year.
- For students entering in the fall semester, the estimated premium is: $3,715
- For students entering in the spring semester, the estimated premium is $2,318
- For students entering in the summer semester, the estimated premium is $1,082
Loss of Coverage
If you submit an insurance waiver and then lose your coverage due to a qualifying life-changing event, you must contact University Health Plans at 833-251-1707 or by email at info@univhealthplans.com within 60 days to be enrolled in the BCBS SHIP. All students are required by law to have health insurance while enrolled at MCPHS University.
Questions?
If you have questions about Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Health Insurance Benefits, contact University Health Plans at 800.437.6448 or visit them online.
If you have questions about the premium that has been charged to your bill or the status of your waiver, contact MCPHS at 617.732.2864.