Yes, for the following students:
Students do not need to purchase the University of Vermont Insurance if they have comparable coverage under another insurance carrier. Please note that choosing between UVM Student Insurance and comparable coverage is an individual decision. The University of Vermont cannot help you make this decision. Before you decline the UVM Student Insurance, be sure to check with your insurance company to make sure you will be covered in the State of Vermont.
Yes. Each year, regardless of your decision to accept or decline the UVM Student Insurance, you must fill out the Insurance Waiver/Decision Form.
Yes. The decision has
to be made each year.
Students are notified by mail or e-mail each year about this requirement. This is usually done after the student has registered for courses.
NO. The Waiver/Decision Form must be submitted online.
A hold will be placed on your student account. Holds are placed on student accounts 20 business days from the day we notify you of the mandatory health insurance requirement. Once a hold is placed on your account you will not be able to register or make registration changes. The hold is removed as soon as you fill out the form.
Yes, by going to the Insurance Decision Form website and entering your current insurance information into the Waiver/Decision Form. This can be done up to the published deadlines of September 30th for the fall semester and February 15th for the spring semester.
No, the hold and charges will either be added or taken off automatically, depending on the decision. This can be done until the above deadlines (see question 9).
Yes, by going to the Insurance Decision Form website and selecting the Insurance Waiver/Decision Form, and changing the information that is there. This can be done until the above deadlines. The charges will come off or the premium added to your student account depending on the decision.
No. International students who want to talk about other coverage can call the insurance office at (802) 656-0602.
Yes, by going to the Insurance Decision Form website and filling out the Insurance Waiver/Decision Form.
NO.
Computers are available at several locations on campus, including the library, outside of Student Financial Services in the Waterman Bldg. or in the Center for Health & Wellbeing Student Health Clinic at 425 Pearl Street, Ground Floor.
The policy begins on August 1st and ends on July 31st of the following year.
In two separate payments: Half of the premium payment will be billed in July, August or September, depending on when you enroll in the insurance. The other half will be billed in December for the spring semester.
Yes. They must go to the Aetna Student Health website and download an application from there (select the "Policy Info" link to access the application). The University is not responsible for this enrollment. Spouses/dependents should deal directly with Aetna Student Health at 1-800-286-1144. There is a deadline for this enrollment: September 15th for Fall semester and February 15th for the Spring semester.
If you are graduating in December and wish to purchase UVM Insurance for the fall semester only, you can do so by going to the Insurance Decision Form website and selecting the Waiver/Decision Form, and checking the appropriate box for “fall-only.”
Yes. The aggregate maximum benefit under the Student Health Insurance Plan is $50,000. If you purchase the basic Student Health Insurance Plan at the University of Vermont, you are eligible to purchase the Supplemental Plan of $200,000 at a small additional premium. This would extend the combined maximum to $250,000. Please go to the Aetna Student Health website to download an application form (select the "Policy Info" link to access the Supplemental Application form). You must deal directly with Aetna Student Health for this supplemental insurance.
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