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Am I Eligible to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?

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Online Enrollment Periods

Annual (MD Students) - 6/20/2024 - 08/23/2024

Annual (MBS Students) - 06/20/2024 - 09/20/2024

Online Enrollment

Students with a Qualifying Life Event

Opt-Out

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:

Annual for MD - 06/20/2024 - 08/05/2024

Annual for MBS - 07/01/2024 - 08/23/2024

All students at California University of Science and Medicine are required to maintain health insurance coverage while enrolled at California University of Science and Medicine. Students are required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage.

Students enrolled at California University of Science and Medicine that wish to opt-out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) must submit alternate coverage information through the Academic HealthPlans Waiver System. In order to be approved for a waiver, your alternate health coverage must meet the requirements listed below and be submitted with proof documentation prior to deadlines below:

  • MD Program 06/20/2024 - 07/26/2024
  • MBS Program 07/01/2024 - 08/23/2024

Please review these prior to submitting your waiver request.

If students decide not to take the health insurance offered by the University, they may purchase other coverage or provide evidence of existing coverage that meets the following minimum requirements:

  • Major medical coverage of at least $500,000 / policy year
  • Prescription coverage
  • A provider network in the CUSM area for care, specialty, hospital, and diagnostic care. A comprehensive list of nearby hospitals with emergency departments, urgent care centers, mental health facilities, sexual assault services, substance abuse resources, and National Hotline Numbers is accessible to students on Canvas.
  • Mental health coverage
  • US Based health plan
  • Coverage for accidental exposure to environmental and biological hazards
  • Coverage for immunizations

Claims

Enhanced Products

Optional Dental Plan

Offered in partnership with Cigna Dental

Optional Vision Plan

Offered in partnership with VSP

Regulatory Notices

Contact

Enrollment Information

Academic HealthPlans, Inc.
PO Box 1605
Colleyville, TX  76034

Benefits/Claims

Aetna Student Health
PO Box 981106
El Paso, TX  79998
1 (877) 480-4161
Aetna Customer Service
1 (800) 556-1555
24-Hour Informed Health Line

Cigna Dental

This service is not administered by Academic HealthPlans.
1 (866) 438-2446
Press 3 then press 2

VSP Vision

This service is not administered by Academic HealthPlans.

24/7 In The Moment Counseling

ASAP - Academic Student Assistance Program

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
988
Dial 988 from any phone to be immediately connected