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Student Health Insurance

Student Health Insurance Plan

All students taking 9 or more credits are required by Massachusetts State law to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan 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 participating in online programs, students enrolled in less than 9 credits 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 (2020-2021)

Enrollee TypeFull YearSpring EnrolleeSummer Enrollee
Date Range of Coverage8/15/20 - 8/14/211/1/21 - 8/14/215/10/21 - 8/14/21
Undergraduate Student$4,241$2,671$1,231

Graduate Student Health Insurance Plan Rates (2020-2021)

Enrollee TypeFull YearSpring EnrolleeSummer Enrollee
Date Range of Coverage8/15/20 - 8/14/211/1/21 - 8/14/215/10/21 - 8/14/21
Graduate Student$6,995$4,392$2,034

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. 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 2020 Semester: September 4, 2020
  • Spring 2020 Semester: December 15, 2020

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.

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