Regis College
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN

2026-2027 Policy Year

Eligibility

All students enrolled at least 3/4 time are required by Massachusetts State law to either enroll in the Student Health Insurance, or be covered by a comparable health insurance plan. To read the details of this law, click here. To ensure compliance with Massachusetts law, all Undergraduate students enrolled in 9 or more credits per semester, and Graduate students enrolled in 6.75 or more credits per semester are automatically billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan. Students that already have comparable health insurance can complete the Waiver Form located on the left.

Plan Highlights

The 2026-2027 Regis College Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is insured by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The plan is ACA compliant and includes access to Blue Cross Blue Shield's national EPO network of providers. Students do not need to select a primary care physician, and referrals are not required.

Regis College has partnered with University Health Plans to administer the plan and help with waiver, enrollment, or benefit-related questions. University Health Plans can be reached at 833-415-1041 or info@univhealthplans.com.

Cost and Coverage Periods

	Annual Students	New Spring Students
Coverage Dates	8/19/26 - 8/18/27	1/1/27-8/18/27
Insurance Cost: Undergraduate Students	$3,473.00	$2,201.40
Insurance Cost: Graduate Students	$5,621.00	$3,561.80
Waiver/Enrollment Deadline	August 10, 2026	January 15, 2027

 

Enrollment Process

Although students are automatically charged for the SHIP, students will not be automatically enrolled until after the above deadline. Students in need of coverage should submit the enrollment form located in the navigation menu on the left as soon as possible to avoid delays in accessing their health insurance benefits. 

Waiver Process

If you are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan, you can opt out of the Regis College SHIP by completing the waiver form located on the left. Before waiving, compare the cost, coverage, and benefits of the Regis SHIP to your current plan.  To waive, your plan must meet the below requirements: 

• Your plan must provide access to doctors, specialists, hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and mental health/behavioral health providers in Masschusetts, specifically the Regis College campus area without restrictions or limitation. Please note, if you are enrolled in an out-of-state Medicaid, HMO, or EPO plan, your coverage may not be sufficient in Massachusetts. Many out-of-state plans do not provide comprehensive benefits outside of the home service area, and urgent or emergency-only coverage in Massachusetts is not sufficient and does not meet the SHIP waiver requirements. 

• The policy must be filed and approved in the U.S, and comply with the ACA (Affordable Care Act) benefit requirements. International plans, travel insurance, health share plans and short-term limited duration plans are not accepted.

Students who do not submit an enrollment or waiver form by the above deadline will be enrolled in the SHIP retroactively to the policy effective date and responsible for the insurance premium.

International Students

Regis College requires all international students to be insured with a plan that is filed and approved in the U.S., compliant with the ACA (Affordable Care Act) and provides no limit on Essential Health Benefits. All international students will be automatically enrolled in the SHIP and do not need to take any action to enroll. If you have health insurance that meets all of the above requirements, you can complete the waiver form on the left.

Please note: Health insurance plans marketed solely to international students are often not filed in the US and have limited benefits and/or coverage periods that do not comply with the Massachusetts Student Health Plan Regulations and the Regis College waiver requirements. ISO, PSI, Student Medicover, PGH Global, GBG, DIANins, and NYIS Insurance are examples of companies that do not meet the waiver requirements.

 

Qualifying Event Enrollment Process

Students who waived the SHIP may qualify for special enrollment rights if they incur an involuntary loss of other coverage. The Qualifying Event Enrollment Form can be found in the navigation menu on the left. To request a premium quote, contact University Health Plans at 833-415-1041 or info@univhealthplans.com

To enroll, you must submit an enrollment form, a letter from your prior insurance company documenting your loss of coverage, and payment within 60 days of the qualifying event. If all items are received by the deadline, coverage will be effective as of the first day without coverage under your prior plan.