Student Health Insurance
We strongly encourage students to be covered by a health care plan. If you are looking for affordable coverage, Eastern Michigan University offers a comprehensive student insurance policy through United HealthCare Student Resources (Policy #2023-1437-1).
Important Reminder for the 2023-2024 Policy Year
Only EMU students are eligible for the 2023-2024 EMU student insurance policy. Dependents are not eligible for this policy.
Quick Facts
- The policy covers Sickness and Injury, as well as preventive services, including an annual preventative visit and immunizations.
- The policy provides coverage for birth control.
- Students pay only a $10 co-pay per visit for covered services at the Trinity Health IHA Health Center @ EMU, including office visits and lab tests.
- The Trinity Health IHA Health Center @ EMU is the primary care provider and the Campus Medical Pharmacy is the primary pharmacy. To access specialty care outside of the Trinity Health IHA Health Center @ EMU, the student will first need to make an appointment to obtain a referral from the Trinity Health IHA Health Center @ EMU.
- The student will incur a $250 deductible for each injury or sickness when services are obtained outside of the Trinity Health IHA Health Center @ EMU. There is an out-of-pocket maximum of $5,000 per policy year (for in-network providers).
- Prescriptions filled at the Campus Medical Pharmacy will have a $10 co-pay for generic drugs and a $20 co-pay for name brand drugs prescribed by a Trinity Health IHA Health Center @ EMU physician or by an outside physician when the student has a referral.
- The policy provides coverage worldwide.
- Medical evacuation and repatriation is provided by Scholastic Emergency Services, INC. Global Emergency Medical Assistance.
If you have questions about Student Health Insurance, please visit the UnitedHealthcare Student Resources website, or call our office at 734.487.3048 or email us at [email protected].
International Students FAQs
- Am I required to have the EMU Insurance Policy? International students are required to have the EMU insurance plan while studying at EMU. This policy is an annual plan with a start date of September 1 and an end date of August 31 of each year. You will be on this annual plan even if you are not enrolled for summer semester, as long as you remain an Eastern student.
- Can I purchase my own insurance policy and not be on the EMU insurance plan? You may be able to waive our policy if you have an acceptable/comparable annual insurance plan. Eligible policies must fall under one of the two following categories: (1) Group Policy - Insurance coverage is provided by an employer or by a spouse or legal guardian through an employer. (2) Government Agency or International Organization Sponsored Plan - Insurance coverage is provided by a pre-approved government agency or International Organization. Download the Student Insurance Waiver Form [PDF]. NOTE: The Washtenaw County Health Plan does NOT meet the waiver requirements.
- What do I need to do to be on the EMU Insurance Policy? As long as you are enrolled at EMU and a waiver was not approved you will automatically be billed to your student account (Ebill) for Student Insurance by semester within the first two weeks of the semester. NOTE: Both winter and summer charges will be billed to your student account during the winter semester.
- What benefits are included on the EMU Insurance Policy? For benefits information, visit the UnitedHealthcare Student Resources website.
Policy Pricing
- 2023-2024 (Sept. 1, 2023 - Aug. 31, 2024) - $2,244.00
- Special coverage Early Arrival (August 17, 2023- August 31, 2023) - $86.00*
- Fall 2023 (Sept. 1, 2023 - Dec. 31, 2023) - $748.00
- Special coverage Early Arrival (December 17, 2023 - December 31, 2023) - $86.00*
- Winter 2024 (Jan. 1, 2024- April 30, 2024) - $748.00
- Summer 2024 (May 1, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2024) - $748.00
- Winter/Summer 2024 (Jan. 1, 2024 - Aug. 31, 2024) - $1,496.00**
* For new international students arriving at Eastern prior to the start of their insurance coverage for that semester.
**Even if you are not taking classes during the Summer semester, international students must purchase the Winter and Summer semester together for a cost of $1,496.00, as you are required to maintain coverage on an annual basis while you are are an EMU student. This is listed on the enrollment form as Winter/Summer. International students will be billed automatically for winter/summer during winter semester.
Purchasing Information
You can purchase the policy in the following ways:
- For Domestic Students, OPT Students, and visiting scholars, you may purchase insurance directly from the UnitedHealthcare Student Resources website using a credit card.
- If you have questions, please call our office at 734.487.3048 or email us at [email protected]
Last Date to Purchase by Coverage Period
- Fall 2023 - September 30, 2023
- Winter 2024 - January 30, 2024
- Winter/Summer 2023 - May 30, 2023
Note: You must meet the eligibility requirements as listed in the policy brochure in order to purchase the policy and maintain coverage. Undergraduate students must be registered for 12 credit hours. Graduate students must be registered for 6 credit hours. Dependents of EMU students are not eligible for coverage on the EMU student insurance plan.
Please refer to the insurance policy and read the above Quick Facts. If you still have questions about Student Health Insurance, please visit the UnitedHealthcare Student Resources website, or email the Student Insurance Office at [email protected].
Insurance Waiver Deadlines
Submit your waiver application and documents to the Student Insurance Office before 4 p.m. on the deadline date. You may scan and email your documents to [email protected].
- Fall 2023: September 7, 2023
- Winter 2024: January 12, 2024
- Summer 2024: May 10, 2024
Early Arrival Fee Waiver Deadlines
Important deadlines are approaching to have EMU Student Insurance Fees removed from your student account.
To have an early arrival fee removed, you must present your airline ticket indicating that your arrival was:
- Fall Semester: Arrived September 1, 2023 or later
- Winter Semester: Arrived January 1, 2024 or later
The deadlines to request early arrival fee removal are as follows:
- Fall Semester: September 7, 2023
- Winter Semester: January 12, 2024
Submit the Special Refund Request Form [PDF] along with supporting documents to the Student Insurance Office in person or email ([email protected]) by posted deadlines.
Graduating International Students
For Students graduating in Winter semester 2024, you must submit a Special Refund/Fee Removal Request Form with a copy of your I-20 by January 12, 2024 for removal of your summer insurance fee.
Download the Special Refund Request Form [PDF] or email ([email protected]) for a copy of the form.
Submit documents at the Student Insurance Office in person or email ([email protected]) by posted deadlines.