Student Health Insurance
Student Health Insurance Plan
All campus-based students enrolled 3/4 time or more (general credit threshold for 3/4 time is 9 credits for undergrads and 7 credits for grads with some exceptions) are required by Massachusetts State law to enroll in the Student Health Insurance or be covered by a health insurance plan with comparable coverage. To ensure compliance with Massachusetts State law, Simmons University students are automatically enrolled in and billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan, which is unrelated to the mandatory Health Center fee. Students are not allowed to waive coverage with a foreign insurance carrier or the Health Safety Net Plan. Information about Student Health Insurance Plan coverage and benefits is available on the University Health Plans website.
Please note: Simmons University does not offer Student Health Insurance to students enrolled in online programs, students enrolled 3/4 time or less or the dependent(s) of any Simmons University student.
If you are not eligible for coverage through Simmons University, please visit the Health Connector. The Health Connector can help you compare plans, get information and choose the plan that's right for you. Got to MAhealthconnector.org or call 1-877 MA ENROLL (1-877-623-6765).
Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan Rates (2025-2026)
| Enrollee Type | Full Year | Spring Enrollee | Summer Enrollee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Range of Coverage | 8/15/25 - 8/14/26 | 1/1/26 - 8/14/26 | 5/10/26 - 8/14/26 |
| Undergraduate Student | $4,951 | $3,102 | $1,347 |
Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Rates (2025-2026)
| Enrollee Type | Full Year | Spring Enrollee | Summer Enrollee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Range of Coverage | 8/15/25 - 8/14/26 | 1/1/26 - 8/14/26 | 5/10/26 - 8/14/26 |
| Graduate Student | $8,172 | $5,106 | $2,197 |
Undergraduate Student Health Insurance Plan Rates (2024-2025)
| Enrollee Type | Full Year | Spring Enrollee | Summer Enrollee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Range of Coverage | 8/15/24 - 8/14/25 | 1/1/25 - 8/14/25 | 5/10/25 - 8/14/25 |
| Undergraduate Student | $4,951 | $3,102 | $1,297 |
Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Rates (2024-2025)
| Enrollee Type | Full Year | Spring Enrollee | Summer Enrollee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date Range of Coverage | 8/15/24 - 8/14/25 | 1/1/25 - 8/14/25 | 5/10/25 - 8/14/25 |
| Graduate Student | $8,172 | $5,106 | $2,147 |
NOTE: online students are not eligible for the Student Health Insurance Plan at Simmons University
Students that are covered under a comparable insurance plan may be eligible to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. To waive coverage please visit University Health Plans. In order to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must attest that you have a plan that offers comparable coverage. For more information, you can consult this Comparable Coverage Checklist. Health plans with a closed network of providers that only cover emergency services in the Boston area, such as out-of-area HMOs, EPOs, or out-of-state Medicaid products, are not acceptable. Students who do not have proper coverage may find themselves unable to access needed care or may receive large bills for services not covered by their insurance. Have your 7-digit Simmons student ID number and existing health insurance information available as it will be required to complete the waiver. Students are not allowed to waive coverage with a foreign insurance carrier or with the Health Safety Net Plan. Only insurance companies within the United States will be accepted as substitutes for the Simmons University Student Health Insurance Plan.
Students that choose to accept the Simmons University Student Health Insurance Plan must enroll online. Enrolling in coverage will expedite the process of receiving your membership card and will not result in a duplicate charge. To enroll in coverage please visit University Health Plans.
If you receive an error message, double-check to verify that you have completed all required fields correctly and then resubmit. If it still is not accepted, email University Health Plans at call at (800) 437-6448 or (617) 472-5324.
- Fall: September 15th
- Spring: February 15th
Failure to submit a waiver by the stated deadline will result in mandatory enrollment in the Simmons University Student Health Insurance Plan with no possibility of reversal or refund of the insurance cost.