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Health Insurance - Twin Cities Campus
Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP)

The University of Minnesota provides coverage for the health care needs of its students by offering one of the best and most comprehensive student health insurance plan in the country, known as the Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). The combination of the SHBP and Student Services Fee allows students to be seen at Boynton Health Service for most services at no cost and some services at a reduced cost. 

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Eligibility
The University requires all degree-seeking students (enrolled for 6 or more credits) who 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 they 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).


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.
 
 

Any changes, announcements, or reminders about the insurance plan will be updated here. Always check this page for the latest announcements.
 


If you are either on your parents' plan or your employer provides health insurance, you will not be required to purchase the insurance plan offered by University of Minnesota (known as the University-sponsored Student Health Benefit Plan).
 


Date of coverage at every semester, including the costs to include your spouse or child in the plan can be found here.
 


A quick summary of plan benefits and a comprehensive booklet containing coverage details of the Student Health Benefit Plan can be downloaded here.
 


Get quick access to questions frequently posed by students and parents about the insurance plan and it could save you time from searching through a whole booklet.
 


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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