Waiver/Opting Out Form

All students billed the UIUC Student Insurance (medical) fee per semester will be auto enrolled once the Enrollment/Waiver period closes, unless they opt-out.

If you successfully opt-out during the Fall Enrollment Period of the current academic year, and wish to remain opted-out for the current academic year, you do not need to take any action. 

  • Complete the Waiver/Opting-Out Form (only available during the Enrollment/Waiver period)
    • Check your @illinois.edu email for confirmations / requests from UHCSR!!
  • In order for a Waiver to be approved, students must provide proof of being actively enrolled in a comparable plan:
    • Comparable Requirements: 
      • Must be a US-based plan with a US phone number.
      • Coverage must be effective on or before the Saturday before the first day of classes for the given Semester and extend through the remainder of the Academic Year. 
      • Must provide access to in-Network emergent AND non-emergent care within a 50-mile radius of the UIUC campus.
        • This includes emergency care, urgent care, specialty care, and primary care, for routine and non-routine diagnoses.
      • Must be compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
        • Including but not limited to: 
          • unlimited lifetime benefits
          • no restrictions on preexisting conditions
          • provides benefits for mental health care services
  • Note:  Approved waivers apply only to the Academic Year during which they were approved.
  • If your waiver request was denied, and you believe this decision was reached in error, you must contact United Healthcare Student Resources. 
  • If your Waiver has been approved, allow 7-10 business days for the fee to be credited to your student account. 

 

OPTING OUT OF STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE DOES NOT PREVENT YOU FROM USING MCKINLEY HEALTH CENTER!