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Student Health Insurance

Last Updated: September 10, 2024

Please Note

When students register for Fall 2024 classes, they will be automatically added to the Academic HealthPlans (AHP) website portal where they will need to take action to waive or enroll in the UnitedHealthcare plan.  Students who already have comparable active insurance coverage may opt out by submitting a waiver. The deadline to submit a waiver is September 20.  

Overview

DePaul University’s commitment to supporting students’ academic success and wellbeing is ongoing, and we continually explore ways to address evolving needs. As of the 2024-2025 academic year, DePaul requires all degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students to have active health insurance. Students who need coverage can enroll in the DePaul Student Health Insurance Plan provided by UnitedHealthcare. 

Academic HealthPlans (AHP) is DePaul’s health insurance broker. Through AHP’s website, students can learn more about plan benefits, rates, providers, waiver criteria, and waiver instructions.

Visit the AHP website


AHP hosted information sessions about the health insurance plan and website. Students are welcome to watch the May 8 video recording.

Additional details about the plan are shared via email to students’ BlueM@il account (@depaul.edu). Students can find updates and announcements on the Designing DePaul Health Student Insurance webpage. For assistance, email studentinsurance@depaul.edu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Eligibility and Coverage 

Yes, starting in Fall 2024, all degree-seeking students (part-time and full-time, undergraduate and graduate, and international) are required to have comparable active health coverage.

No, students do not have to be covered by the Student Health Insurance Plan, but students are required to have health insurance that is comparable to the UnitedHealthcare PPO plan.   

Students who already have active coverage—such as an individual plan or through a parent’s or guardian’s plan—can submit a waiver to opt out of DePaul’s Student Health Insurance Plan with proof of comparable active insurance. Information on plans that qualify for a waiver is on the AHP website

Details about medical coverage for students can be found on the AHP health insurance website for DePaul students. Vision and dental are not included in the plan, but optional vision and dental plans are available for an additional fee paid directly to AHP.

Yes, you are eligible for the Student Insurance plan at DePaul. Coverage is available to all degree-seeking students regardless of immigration status, place of residence, country of origin, or past medical history.

Enrollment and Billing 

As students register for Fall Quarter 2024, students can access their AHP account using their DePaul email address (@depaul.edu) and enroll in coverage. Instructions are in the Student User Guide on the AHP website.

The Student Health Insurance Plan is reasonably priced at $800.00 per quarter for three quarters ($1,200.00 per semester for law students) for a full year of coverage. It provides coverage comparable to other premium insurance plans on the market.

Yes. The student health insurance premium charge will be reflected in your tuition bill on Campus Connect. If you secure a waiver by the September 20 deadline, this charge will be removed from your bill. 

DePaul has included the cost of insurance into their Personal Cost of Attendance calculations and will show up on the tuition bill as an added fee. Financial aid funds can be used to pay for this insurance, although an automatic increase in aid will not take place, since not all students are utilizing this service. For information on the cost of attendance, please visit the Cost of Attendance webpage. Parent loans, private loans, or grad plus loans may also be an option. In addition, DePaul has a payment plan option for students to use as needed. Details can be found on the Payment Plans webpage. Contact OneDePaul for more information. 

Students can find an electronic copy of their insurance card or request a physical card through their UnitedHealthcare Student Resources account. Students will receive an email from UnitedHealthcare to their DePaul email address (@depaul.edu) with a direct link to create their account. If a student has not received this email, they should verify that they have enrolled in the student health insurance plan by logging into the AHP portal.

If a student cannot locate this email, they can create an account at uhcsr.com. Click "Login to My Account" and then "Register now."

Students need their Student Resources ID Number (SRID) to set up an account this way, which can be found through the AHP portal by:   

Step 1: Clicking on the three lines at the top right of the webpage  

Step 2: Going to "My Insurance"   

Step 3: Selecting “Enrollment”   

Students who do not enroll or submit a waiver by September 20 are automatically enrolled in the UnitedHealthcare plan and owe the $800 quarterly premium. 

No. If a student has a dependent or family and is seeking health insurance coverage for them, please contact studentinsurance@depaul.edu about other resources.  

Waiver (Opt-Out) Process 

 

Students can access their AHP account using their DePaul email address (@depaul.edu) and submit a waiver. It’s helpful to have your health insurance card ready. Instructions are in the Student User Guide on the AHP website. The deadline for Fall Quarter is September 20. 

Termination

Your insurance plan may be effective through the academic quarter/semester, but not beyond that timeframe. It also depends on the withdrawal date. Any student in this situation should email studentinsurance@depaul.edu to learn more. 

It will be active through the end of the academic quarter/semester in which the student graduates, as long as they are enrolled in classes for their final quarter/semester. Students may contact studentinsurance@depaul.edu for further information. 

Miscellaneous

Only students who live in campus housing on DePaul’s Lincoln Park Campus can visit DePaul’s Student Health Clinic for assistance with their basic health care needs. Students who live at University Center in the Loop may purchase access to the clinic for $60 per quarter.