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Health Insurance >
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Health
Insurance - Duluth Campus |
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Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) |
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The University of
Minnesota Duluth (UMD) - Student Health Benefit Plan
provides significantly improved health insurance
for UMD students. The plan is covered by Blue Cross Blue
Shield of Minnesota and offers the same
complete benefit design for eligible students, and
their dependents, as provided to students on the
Twin Cities campus. |
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Eligibility |
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The University requires all students admitted to a degree (enrolled for
6 or more credits) and are automatically assessed the Student Services
Fees to have health insurance. Students who meet this requirement will
automatically be enrolled in the Student Health Benefit Plan unless the
provide proof of private verifiable health insurance coverage during the
registration process.
Spouse(s) or domestic partner(s) (same sex) and/or dependent(s) of
students are only eligible to enroll in the plan if the student enrolls
during the open enrollment period (in the fall semester). Read more on
dependent enrollment. |
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This section of the website provides a quick
access to commonly asked questions about the
insurance plan. The sections are categorized
(with a short description) below for your easy
reference.
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Any changes, announcements, or reminders about the insurance plan will
be updated here. Always check this page for the latest announcements.
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A covered student may purchase coverage for his or her spouse,
registered same-sex domestic partner, and/or dependent children.
Read more on conditions for enrolling dependent and download the
enrollment form here.
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If you are either
on your parents' plan, your employer's health insurance
plan or any other major medical health insurance plan, you will not be
required to purchase the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit
Plan).
How to waive.
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Cost of the plan and coverage at every semester, (including the costs to
include your spouse or child) can be found here.
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A quick summary of plan benefits and a comprehensive booklet
containing coverage details of the Student Health Benefit Plan can be
downloaded here.
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The Student Health Benefits Plan not only provides you with a
comprehensive health coverage, but also comes with travel benefits such
as free medical assistance for international travels. Know how to use
MEDEX services when you travel and obtain a copy of your MEDEX ID card
here.
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