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Insurance

All students at the University of Virginia charged the full comprehensive fees with their tuition are required to have health insurance coverage. By these key deadlines, students must either:

  • Enroll in the UVA Student Health Plan OR
  • Submit proof of current health insurance coverage that is comparable to the UVA Student Health Plan and thereby waive. 

Students assigned a "to-do" for insurance verification in SIS for the Fall term starting July 15, 2024 through August 30, 2024 

NOTE: If you are looking for information about the cost of care at Student Health and Wellness or submitting charges for reimbursement with your insurance provider, visit Student Charges and related FAQs.

If you have financial concerns about the affordability of health insurance (UVA Aetna Student Health Plan or otherwise), please note that SFS offers a non subsidized loan for the full amount of the premium. 

The Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer oversees the student health insurance program. The Student Health Insurance Committee (SHIC) consists of faculty, students, and staff and serves as an advisory body to the Vice President.

Student Health Insurance Committee

The Vice President and Chief Student Affairs Officer oversees the student health insurance program. The Student Health Insurance Committee (“SHIC”) consists of faculty, students, and staff and serves as an advisory body to the Vice President. Each year, in consultation with the SHIC, the Vice President makes a recommendation to the University's senior leadership regarding the benefit structure and cost of the student health insurance plan for the upcoming plan year. The University's President has final authority with regard to the recommendation.  The Department of Student Health and Wellness works closely with the insurance provider that is selected in the administration of the student health insurance plan. 

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