Mandatory undergraduate health plan

The next waiver period is August 1 - September 5, 2008.

Undergraduate students who are required to have health insurance (who is required to have health insurance?) will be enrolled each semester in the mandatory plan, which is an accident and sickness insurance policy that includes diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury, or medical conditions. Benefits include physician, hospital, surgical, pharmacy, behavioral health services (i.e., mental health / substance abuse), as well as legally mandated benefits.

View mandatory undergraduate plan highlights for the academic year 2008-2009.
View mandatory undergraduate plan highlights for the academic year 2007-2008.

What if I already have health coverage? Read about the waiver option.

• If you are required to participate in the undergraduate mandatory plan, you should set up your account to receive your insurance card(s). Visit the Pearce & Pearce Web site to register. Select "Mandatory Registration" and "Undergraduate."

OR

• If you wish to waive coverage in the mandatory undergraduate health plan, visit the Pearce & Pearce Web site to submit a waiver request. Select "Waive online" from the left menu choices. From this section, you can view Pearce & Pearce's list of pre-approved plans. Even if your insurance plan is listed as pre-approved, you must still submit a waiver request! If you do not successfully waive coverage, you will be automatically enrolled and charged through your student account for the premium amount (below).

Mandatory undergraduate plan premium
Premiums for individual students in the mandatory plan are as follows:

Fall semester 2008: $358
Spring/summer semester 2009: $472
Total academic year: $830

Dates for premium deductions.

Students may also purchase health insurance coverage for their spouses and children for an additional premium. More information regarding dependent coverage is available on the Pearce & Pearce Web site.

UGA Human Resources is the primary contact for undergraduate students in the mandatory categories. Undergraduate students who have questions about their mandatory status, payroll deductions, or policy benefits and limitations should contact HR at the following email address: gshiplan@uga.edu.