Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) Short-term Extension
When a student loses eligibility for the SHBP, they have the option to enroll in a short-term coverage extension. The short-term coverage extension continues Student Health Benefit Plan coverage through the end of the month in which the student loses eligibility (example: if a student graduates in the spring semester and enrolls using the short-term coverage extension, their coverage would continue through August 31 instead of August 20). The cost for the primary member's short-term coverage extension is $299.
After the short-term coverage extension has ended, students may seek coverage through other sponsored plans or the health insurance marketplace. Students who are Minnesota residents can use MNSure to find coverage.
Please note: other coverage options may not include on-campus health services, such as Boynton Health, in their network of providers. Be sure to check the provider network for a plan before enrolling.
Eligibility
You are eligible for the short-term coverage extension after losing eligibility for the SHBP and if you were enrolled in the SHBP for the prior semester.
Enrollment
Students are eligible to enroll until the last day of the prior semester coverage. For coverage ending after spring semester 2023, students must enroll by August 20, 2023, to extend coverage to August 31, 2023.
To request enrollment, complete an enrollment form (pdf) and return it to the Office of Student Health Benefits.