Student Health Insurance | Central Washington University

Eligibility and Plan Information

This page includes coverage dates and plan cost for Undergraduates, Graduate Students without an Assistantship, International Students and Visiting Faculty/Scholars. This is offered as an informational resource to students interested in obtaining health insurance through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) which CWU makes available to its students who meet the eligibility requirements of the plan.

NOTE: This is not the final version of the health coverage policy, please be sure to read the important disclosure information included on the summary and policy brochures located in the brochures / forms tab below.

Eligibility

During the open enrollment period noted below, all registered Undergraduate Students taking 6 or more credit hours, Graduate Students without an assistantship taking 3 or more credit hours, Post-Graduate Students taking 1 or more credit hours, Pre-Doctoral Interns, Visiting Scholars, Research Scholars, and International Students/Scholars are eligible to enroll.
Students must actively attend classes for at least the first 31 days after the date for which coverage is purchased. Home study, distance learning, internet classes and television (TV) courses do not fulfill the eligibility requirements that the student actively attend classes. The Company maintains its right to investigate student status and attendance records to verify that the eligibility requirements have been met. If the Company discovers the eligibility requirements have not been met, its only obligation is refund of premium.

2020-2021 Term Coverage (Sept 16, 2020 - Sept 15, 2021)

Effective Dates and Costs

Effective Dates:	Annual 9/16/2020 thru 9/15/2021	Fall 9/16/2020 thru 1/4/2021	Winter 1/5/2021 thru 3/29/2021	Spring 3/30/2021 thru 6/20/2021	Summer 6/21/2021 Thru 9/15/2021
Student	$2983	$907	$686	$678	$711
Spouse	$2983	$907	$686	$678	$711
One Child	$2983	$907	$686	$678	$711
Two or More Children	$5966	$1814	$1372	$1356	$1422
Spouse & Two or More Children	$8949	$2721	$2058	$2034	$2133

The Insured Person must meet the eligibility requirements each time a premium payment is made. To avoid a lapse in coverage, the Insured Person’s premium must be received within 14 days after the coverage expiration date. It is the Insured Person’s responsibility to make timely premium payments to avoid a lapse in coverage.
Annual option is only available to students if selected during fall quarter of the policy year, during the open enrollment period. The entire premium must be paid when coverage is selected. Otherwise you will need to enroll quarterly during each open enrollment period.

Brochures | Create your My Account | Free Mobile App | Etc.
- Policy Brochure (PDF)
- Summary Brochure (PDF)
- How to create your My Account (PDF) - View benefits, view or print your ID card, claims status, etc.
- Mobile App Information (PDF)- Free Mobile App gives you quick and easy access to all your information.
- How to Enroll Dependents Online (PDF)
How to Enroll (Including how to enroll your dependents online)
Enroll at United Health Care
- Choose your plan description
- Select Explore Policy
- Choose the Enroll Now button
Guide to How to Enroll Dependents Online (PDF)

The information provided here does not include all terms, conditions and exclusions of coverage:

Please contact Toni Burvee, Director of Business Services with questions at (509) 963-2335, or visit the United Health Care Website.

If you have any questions about benefits, please contact UHCSR Customer Service at 1-800-767-0700, or consult the summary brochure.

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