Students do not need to reapply for insurance each year. Students may cancel their insurance coverage at any time during the year by completing a Health Insurance Waiver Form. Students are not eligible to apply for coverage or to add a dependent at any other time during the academic year unless there is a qualifying event. Application must be made within 30 days of the qualifying event. The effective date of enrollment must be the same as the qualifying event date.
Payment is pro-rated based on the date of enrollment.
Open Enrollment for the Tufts Health Plan is September 1st of each academic year. On this date, any eligible student, including returning students who previously waived, may apply for coverage in the Tufts University Student Plan in accordance with the group contract. Waiver of Student Health Insurance Students are not required to enroll in the Tufts Health Plan , however, Massachusetts General Law requires students to have Health Insurance. If students wish to continue their current health coverage, they may sign a Health Insurance Waiver Form that certifies enrollment in a Health Insurance Plan that meets or exceeds the required coverage. The State's minimum requirements are listed on the back of the Waiver Form.