The Spring 2024 semester deadline to complete the Health Coverage Declaration to enroll in or waive the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) is February 8, 2024.
Please choose the type of enrollment below to learn more:
Student Enrollment
Online Enrollment
During open enrollment, you will be prompted to declare your health insurance in the MyU Student Center. If you would like to enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP), select the option “Enroll Me.” If eligible, you will be enrolled in the University-sponsored plan and a charge will be added to your account.
Please note that if you currently have an active waiver from the SHBP, you will need to contact the Office of Student Health Benefits to facilitate enrollment.
Involuntary Loss of Coverage
If you experience an involuntary loss of coverage (for example, a student who is covered by a parent’s plan loses coverage at age 26 or if the parent's employment terminates), you may enroll in the Student Health Benefit Plan up to 31 days after the loss of coverage.
To enroll, submit an enrollment form (pdf) (Please mail or bring it directly to the address listed on the form if providing credit/debit card information), along with a termination letter from your previous insurance provider within 31 days of your termination of coverage.
Dependent Enrollment
To enroll dependents in the plan, the primary member must submit an enrollment form (pdf) (Please mail or bring directly to the address listed on the form if providing credit/debit card information) before the applicable deadline.
Eligible dependents include a spouse and a child or children. Enrollment is contingent upon the Office of Student Health Benefits verification of primary member enrollment.
Dependents can only be enrolled:
- At the time the student initially becomes eligible and is enrolled in the plan
- Within 31 days of involuntary loss of other coverage
- Within 31 days of marriage, birth, or adoption
- During the fall open enrollment period
International Student Enrollment
The University of Minnesota requires all international students and their dependents to purchase the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) unless they are eligible for a waiver.
At the time you arrive at the University of Minnesota, your documents are validated by International Student & Scholar Services and you are automatically enrolled in the SHBP.
Dependent Enrollment
To enroll dependents in the SHBP, the primary member must submit an enrollment form (pdf) (Please mail or bring it directly to the address listed on the form if providing credit/debit card information).
Eligible dependents include a spouse and a child or children. Enrollment is contingent upon the Office of Student Health Benefits verification of primary member enrollment. Dependents on University visas are required to enroll in the SHBP.
Dependents can only be enrolled:
- Within 31 days of arrival
- At the time the student initially becomes eligible and is enrolled in the plan
- Within 31 days of involuntary loss of other coverage
- Within 31 days of marriage, birth, or adoption
- During the fall open enrollment period
International Scholar Enrollment
Scholars visiting the University for longer than 31 days are required to enroll in the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). Scholars must contact the Office of Student Health Benefits to complete enrollment materials within 31 days of their arrival.
Scholars visiting 31 days or less may choose not to enroll in the SHBP, but are required to carry their own health insurance for the duration of their visit to the University. This coverage must meet J-1 visa U.S. federal regulation requirements. Exceptions to this rule may apply, please contact the office directly for more information.
To enroll in the SHBP, complete and submit an enrollment form along with copies of all enrollees’ DS-2019s and date stamped passports (alternative documentation may include copies of electronic I-94s) within 31 days of your arrival at the University. Initial enrollment requires the first two months payment.
Please contact the Office of Student Health Benefits at [email protected] for enrollment materials.
Dependent Enrollment
To enroll dependents in the plan, the primary member must submit an enrollment form(pdf) (Please mail or bring it directly to the address listed on the form if providing credit/debit card information).
Eligible dependents include a spouse and a child or children. Enrollment is contingent upon the Office of Student Health Benefits verification of primary member enrollment. Dependents on University visas are required to enroll in the SHBP.
Dependents can only be enrolled:
- Within 31 days of arrival
- At the time the student initially becomes eligible and is enrolled in the plan
- Within 31 days of involuntary loss of other coverage
- Within 31 days of marriage, birth, or adoption