New Students
Massachusetts Law requires that all full-time students be enrolled in a qualifying student health insurance plan. Boston University provides the Aetna Student Health Plan to meet this requirement.
Automatic Enrollment
All incoming students are automatically enrolled in the Aetna Student Basic Individual Plan, with coverage effective August 5, 2024.
- Basic Plan: Individual coverage only; no eligibility for spouse or dependent enrollment.
- Premium: $3,491 annually.
To switch to the Aetna Student Health Plus Plan (allowing dependent coverage), email insmed@bu.edu by the open enrollment deadline, September 5, 2024.
- Plus Plan:
- Student Premium: $4,690 annually.
- Spouse: $4,690 (additional).
- One Child: $4,690 (additional).
- Two or More Children: $9,380 (additional).
Visit the Aetna Student Health Website for more details on both plan options.
Waiver Option
If you have a comparable health insurance plan, you may waive the Aetna coverage by September 5, 2024. Student Accounting Services will email instructions on the waiver process. Use the Comparable Coverage Checklist to verify your current plan meets University standards.
Please note that Aetna benefits terminate immediately if your student status changes (leave of absence or withdrawal).
Additional Assistance
For further information on health insurance policies, please contact insmed@bu.edu or:
Ellen Millman
Boston University Student Accounting Services
Phone: 617-353-2870
Fax: 617-353-3313
Email: emillman@bu.edu