Waiving Coverage
If you have your own insurance coverage or are covered by a parent or spouse’s insurance plan, you may waive your participation in the university-sponsored plan.
All students must waive coverage during the open waiver period. Waivers received after the open waiver period cannot be accepted, and you will be billed for insurance for the remainder of the academic year (August to August).
Open waiver period for continuing students (including students returning from leave during the coverage year):
- August 15 through September 30
Open waiver periods for new students:
- For students beginning in September: August 15 through September 30
- For students beginning in January: December 15 through January 30
- For students beginning in May: April 15 through May 30
Once a waiver is applied to your account, it remains in effect until the following August or until you request to be reinstated in the university-sponsored insurance plan.
To complete the insurance waiver, please log in to Aetna Student Health.
School Health Insurance FAQ
Students who have previously waived the university-sponsored insurance can reinstate coverage by submitting an electronic reinstatement form available in myRoss. You must submit your reinstatement request in a timely manner to avoid any gaps or lapses in insurance coverage.
No. Students must submit their waiver to Aetna during the open waiver period.
At the beginning of each coverage period, you may elect additional coverage for your legal spouse and/or dependent(s) at your own cost. For this additional coverage, you must fill out the online Enrollment Form available from Aetna Student Health. All premiums for spouse or dependent coverage must be paid directly to Aetna Student Health. For further information on spouse and dependent coverage, including application due dates, please visit the Aetna Student Health website or call 1-877-381-3551.
For information on emergency evacuation services and other travel benefits, please visit On Call International.