Student Health Insurance Plan
Who is Eligible?
- Domestic undergraduate students enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester.
- Domestic graduate students enrolled in at least 1 credit hour or exam.
- Graduate students holding assistantships may be eligible to have their premium subsidized. Learn more from the graduate school and contact their team for further information.
- Enrolled medical students attending classes or participating in an internship or other practical training program.
- International (F-1/J-1) students enrolled in any number of credit hours (enrollment is mandatory and automatic).
- F-1 and J-1 students on post-completion work authorization have the option to self-enroll.
- International (J-1) scholars (plan meets federally-mandated minimum requirements).
How to Enroll
Eligible students can enroll in coverage for the fall semester on United Healthcare’s website. All students must enroll in the plan each semester unless noted otherwise.
- International (F-1/J-1) students are automatically enrolled.
- International (J-1) scholars should review insurance options on the ISSS website.
- Domestic students (undergraduate and graduate) should self-enroll through the UHCSR website.
- If you have a graduate assistantship with an insurance subsidy, you'll receive an email with a custom link to self-enroll once you have registered for classes. For questions please, email Karen Gruen.
Key Information
- View benefits, submit a claim and download your ID card
- Find an in-network provider
- Find a prescription drug provider
- Understand the basics of insurance
- Download the Student Resources App in the App Store or Google Play.
Important Dates
Fall 2026 Coverage Dates
Aug. 1-Dec. 31, 2026
Enrollment deadline: Sept. 4, 2026
Please note: Coverage for students previously enrolled in the student health domestic insurance plan for Spring 2025 will be Aug. 15-Dec. 31, 2025.
Spring/Summer Coverage Dates
Jan. 1-July 31, 2026
Enrollment deadline: Feb. 6, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I insure dependents? Enrolled, eligible students can enroll a legal spouse or domestic partner and dependent children under 26 years of age.
- I have a graduate assistantship that covers my insurance. Why am I being asked to pay on the enrollment site? Check your email for a custom enrollment link with your insurance subsidy applied. If you have any questions, contact Karen Gruen at the Grad School.
Frequently Asked Questions
The experts at the Student Health Center can help you understand your insurance plan, learn how insurance works at the Student Health Center, and get to know how health insurance can help you stay well at Mizzou.