Documentation and Waiver Process

Fall/Winter Waiver Period Opens March 15.

Current Students

Students who currently have insurance and whose insurance meets the waiver criteria are not required to enroll in the Student Blue plan, but you must apply for a waiver.

All current students (even those with a Spring 2024 waiver) Must update their current health insurance information by April 14 to avoid a flag on their Fall 2024 semester course registration.

• To renew your waiver request for Fall 2024 you must use the Student Blue Portal. Blue Cross Blue Shield will contact your insurance company after June 1 to verify continued coverage for Spring. If continued coverage can be verified, no further action is necessary. Blue Cross Blue Shield will communicate waiver status. 

• Students who do not have adequate coverage must enroll in the Student Blue Plan. Students can complete the enrollment process by visiting the Student Blue Portal and going to the “enroll” tab. 
• Current students who apply for a waiver after April 14 must clear the registration flag before proceeding with course registration.
• Current students must be in full compliance with the student health insurance requirement by June 15 to avoid the premium charge being placed in their bill.

     To upload your insurance information, you will need:

• Your Elon Student ID # (available On Track)
• Insurance policy information (available on your insurance card)
• The date of birth of the primary subscriber (may be a parent or an employed partner)
• A photo of both sides of your insurance card (you will need to upload both sides)

New Students

New/incoming students (undergraduate, graduate and law students) enrolling for the first time in Fall 2024:

To request a waiver, students must upload their insurance documentation before May 31, 2024, or within 10 business days of acceptance to the university.

To upload your insurance information, you will need:

• To create your Student Blue Account by logging into the Student Blue Portal page.
  • Select “New Student Blue User?” to create your account.
  • Select “Request Waiver”.
• Your Elon Student ID # (available On Track)
• Insurance policy information (available on your insurance card)
• The date of birth of the primary subscriber (may be a parent or an employed partner)
• A photo of both sides of your insurance card (you will need to upload both sides)

If you do not currently have health insurance that meets the waiver criteria for Fall 2024 and need to enroll in the Student Blue plan: If your current health insurance does not meet the waiver criteria or you do not have health insurance, visit the Student Blue Plan website and follow the instructions on the “Enroll” tab to enroll in the Student Blue plan for the fall.

• • To complete your enrollment, visit the Student Blue Plan website and follow the instructions on the “Enroll” tab to enroll in the plan for the fall.
  • The Spring premium ($ 1322.64 – undergraduates and $ 1969.44- graduates/law) will be added to your student bill.
  • Once you pay your tuition bill, you do not need to take any additional steps. The university will forward your premium payment to Blue Cross Blue Shield.
  • Your Student Blue plan benefits will begin August 1. You will receive more information about plan benefits and how to access your benefits in the next few weeks.

International Students

Students who hold an F1 or J1 visa are automatically enrolled in the Elon Student Blue Plan and the coverage cannot be waived. The premium charge will be on their bill and the student will be responsible for paying the entire premium.

It is important that you also complete the enrollment process as soon as possible. Students can complete the enrollment process by visiting the Student Blue Portal and going to the “enroll” tab.

Premiums for 2024-2025 are $ 1322.64 per semester (undergraduates) and $ 1969.44 per semester (graduates)- subject to regulatory approval.

Questions about the student health insurance requirement may be directed to the Student Health Insurance Project Manager at healthinsurance@elon.edu or (336) 278-7276 during regular business hours.

 Spring Semester/Summer 2025 Waiver Period (October 2024)

Students who currently have insurance and whose insurance meets the waiver criteria are not required to enroll in the Student Blue plan. To be considered for waiving the plan’s coverage for Spring/Summer 2025, students must enter current insurance information into the portal by the enrollment deadline.

• Currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students planning to enroll for winter/Spring courses: The waiver portal opens in October and students should upload proof of insurance before Winter/spring course registration begins. Students must upload an image of their insurance card. Students who do not currently have insurance or who do not have access to their current insurance information may indicate they plan to upload insurance documentation before June and understand they will be enrolled in the Student Blue Plan and the charge will appear on their tuition statement for the fall semester. Premiums for 2024-2025 are $ 1322.64 per semester (undergraduates) and $ 1969.44 per semester (graduates)- subject to regulatory approval.
• New/incoming students (undergraduate, graduate and law students) enrolling for the first time in January or February 2025: Students must upload their insurance by the published deadline or within 10 business days of their acceptance to the university.  Students who do not upload their insurance documentation understand they will be enrolled in the Student Blue Plan and the charge will appear on their tuition statement for the fall semester.

Please note: Students who do not complete a waiver request and receive a waiver by the published deadline will automatically be charged the Student Blue Premium. Even after the charge appears on the tuition bill, students may continue to upload their insurance information into the system before January 31, 2025. If the coverage meets the waiver criteria, the charge will be removed from their tuition bill.

Waiver Criteria

Students may petition to waive their enrollment in the Student Blue Plan if they provide documentation that the policy criteria are met:

• The claims administrator of the plan is based in the United States, has a U.S. telephone number and address for submission of claims, and the insurance policy has not been issued outside the U.S.
• The plan provides emergency care in the Elon/Alamance County/ North Carolina area, including Cone Health Systems.

Students can complete the enrollment or waiver process by visiting the Student Blue Plan Website. To complete the waiver process, students will need their Student ID # (available through On Track), the date of birth of the primary policy holder/subscriber (usually their parent or partner), and a copy of their current insurance card to upload.

Waiver requests at all other times of the year will be reviewed and responded to within ten business days.

Questions about the student health insurance waiver process may be directed to the Elon Student Health Insurance Project Manager at healthinsurance@elon.edu or (336) 278-7276 during regular business hours.