Rates, Dates and Deadlines

The Select/Waive process is completed in My Buckeye Link. Selections remain in place for the remainder of the academic year (Autumn, Spring, Summer semesters). 

Once a student selects the Student Health Benefits Plan (and they continue to meet eligibility), coverage is effective for the entirety of the academic year (Autumn, Spring, Summer semesters) and cannot be changed term-to-term within that academic year. 

• For example, if you select coverage for autumn coverage period, you cannot drop coverage for the spring/summer coverage period. 
• Exceptions are limited to Qualifying Events. 

If a student waives the Student Health Benefits Plan for autumn period, they can newly select coverage for spring/summer if they meet eligibility.   

REMEMBER it is your responsibility to view your online Statement of Account at the beginning of each academic term (and any time there is a change to your course enrollment) to confirm it reflects the correct Student Health Benefits Plan level.

*Summer only is an option for students who were not enrolled in previous semesters of the academic year. 

The Student Health Benefits Plan, which includes medical, mental health, prescription, dental and vision coverage, is billed PER SEMESTER.   The fee is generally due on the university tuition due date.  The due date is located on your Statement of Account.

Please note that the fee for spring semester includes summer coverage.

*NOTE: UnitedHealthcare reserves the right to adjust the terms of the policy (i) in the event of any changes in federal, state or other applicable legislation or regulation; (ii) in the event of any changes in Plan design required by the applicable state regulatory authority; and (iii) as otherwise permitted in the policy. Benefits and rates described herein are subject to regulatory approval and may change.