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Student Health Plan (SHP)
2023-2024 Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Health Plan Policy
In accordance with the State of Massachusetts “Student Health Program - SHP,” students enrolled in at least 75% of the full-time curriculum at any Massachusetts institution of higher education are required to participate in a school-sponsored qualifying SHP or an alternate health plan with comparable coverage. Students meeting this criterion are automatically billed for the SHP.
Blue Cross Blue Shield (BSBS)
UMass Boston partners with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) for the 2023-2024 academic year to provide health insurance coverage for students.
Eligibility
- Undergraduate Students: Enrolled in 9+ credits
- Graduate Students: Enrolled in 7+ credits
- International Students: All matriculating international students enrolled in 1+ credit hours are automatically enrolled in the SHP and cannot waive it unless covered by an embassy-sponsored plan, acceptable US-based insurance, or a Massachusetts Connector Plan covering medical evacuation and repatriation.
Undergraduate students enrolled in less than 9 credits: May be able to purchase health insurance through UMass Boston. Email bursar@umb.edu for more information.
All other students should inquire about their insurance eligibility by contacting the Bursar's Office.
Plan Highlights
- Access to Blue Cross Blue Shield's nationwide provider network
- Use UMass Boston's University Health Services as a Primary Care Provider (PCP) and for episodic care (+ no additional bills!)
- Covered services at UHS are not subject to the annual deductible.
- No co-insurance for laboratory visits at UHS
- No co-payment for services provided by UHS
Contact Information
For questions or concerns:
- UMass Boston Bursar's Office
- Email: bursar@umb.edu
- Phone: 617-287-5350
- University Health Plans (UHP)
- Email: info@univhealthplans.com
- Phone: 833-251-1126
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of MA
- Phone: 888-753-6615
Wellfleet - International Direct Health Insurance Plan
UMass Boston partners with Wellfleet Student and University Health Plans (UHP) to provide health insurance coverage for international students. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) for the 2023-2024 academic year to provide health insurance coverage for students.
Eligibility
All UMB International Direct students are automatically enrolled in the UMB International Direct SHIP, requiring no action.
Plan Highlights
- Access to Cigna's nationwide provider network
- Unlimited maximum benefit per plan yet
- Prescription drug coverage
- $10 Co-pay for office visits and urgent care
- 10% Co-insurance for emergency room visits after deductible (waiver if admitted)
- 10% Co-insurance for emergency transportation after deductible
- Claims for covered medical services at UHS are paid at 100%
Obtaining Your Insurance Card
- Visit the UMass Boston Wellfleet Insurance website.
- New students need to "Create a New Account" and follow instructions for creating and logging into the account.
- Once logged in, click on "Student Options" and then "Print ID Card(s)."
Contact Information
When calling or emailing, please be sure to advise you are a UMass Boston International Direct student.
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UMass Boston Bursar's Office
- Email: bursar@umb.edu
- Phone: 617-287-5350
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University Health Plans (UHP)
- Email: info@univhealthplans.com
- Phone: 800-437-6448
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Wellfleet Insurance
- Phone: 877-657-5030
How to Waive the Student Health Plan
To waive the student health insurance plan, submit an online waiver to the Bursar's Office, certifying alternative coverage. Access the waiver online through WISER.
- Instructional Video: How to Waive Mandatory Insurance
Note: You cannot waive the Student Health Insurance Plan if you are covered by:
- Mass Health Limited
- Health Safety Net
- Children’s Medical Security Plan
Specific Insurance Questions?
- UMass Boston Bursar's Office
Campus Center, 4th Floor, 04300
617-287-5350
bursar@umb.edu - University Health Plans
info@univhealthplans.com
For Blue Cross Blue Shield: 833-251-1126
For Wellfleet Insurance: 800-437-6448 - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
888-753-6615 - Wellfleet Insurance
877-657-5030