UMass Boston

Student health insurance carrier - Blue Cross Blue Shield - Academic 2024-2025 Policy Year Info

In accordance with the State of Massachusetts “Student Health Program - SHP” (previously called QSHIP), students enrolled in 75% of the full-time curriculum in any Massachusetts institution of higher education required to participate in a school-sponsored qualifying SHP or an alternate health plan with comparable coverage. Students who are at least 75% of the full time curriculum are automatically billed for the SHP.  

Please note: All students billed for the Student Health Insurance must either “Confirm the enrollment” or “Waive with comparable coverage” via WISER.  Non-action by the deadline will result in enrollment by default. 

You cannot waive the Student Health Insurance Plan if you are covered by:

• Mass Health Limited
• Health Safety Net
• Children’s Medical Security Plan

*Students are now able to waive the annual health insurance prior to being charged. Please log on to your WISER, click on “my e-forms” / Health Insurance Waiver and enter the required information.   Once completed, the health  insurance charge will not populate on your first e-bill.

*Health insurance should be waived prior to the bill due date to avoid paying for it. The final deadline to waive the health insurance is October 1st, 2024. Students who have not taken action will be automatically enrolled at that point.

The final deadline to waive the spring health insurance is March 1st, 2025.

Instructional video:  How to waive your insurance              

If you obtain other comparable health insurance during the fall semester, please reach out as we may be able to pro-rate your current insurance plan.

Please contact University Health Plans (UHP) for questions relative to coverage and benefits at 1-833-251-1126 or access their website.

** Eligible International students must contact the Bursar’s Office to waive the insurance.

Undergrad students enrolled in less than 9 credits may be able to purchase health insurance through UMass Boston.  Please email us at Bursar@umb.edu for further information.

Questions regarding waivers please contact Bursar's office at 617.287.5350 or send email to Bursar@umb.edu.

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• Bursar's Office
  Campus Center, 4th Floor
  University of Massachusetts Boston
  100 Morrissey Boulevard
  Boston, MA 02125
  
  STUDENT INQUIRIES
  Phone: 617.287.5350
  Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
  Friday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
  Email: Bursar@umb.edu
  Walks-in: Please visit The One Stop for all inquiries related to Billing.
  
  TELLER HOURS (Student Payments & Departmental Deposits)
  Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
  
  

INTERNAL BUSINESS FOR UMB DEPARTMENTS
Phone: Contact the Bursar Office staff directly or email BursarTreasury@umb.edu
Hours: Monday – Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm