BGSU :: Student Insurance :: Student Insurance Program

Waiver Requirements: Domestic Students

ALL of the following requirements must be met in order to waive out of the BGSU-sponsored insurance policy.

For August 1, 2009 through July 31, 2010:

My insurance deductible per illness or injury is U.S. $1000 or less. If it is higher than $1000, fill in the amount below and please contact the student insurance office at (419) 372-7495.

My insurance out-of-pocket maximum is U.S. $10,000 or less.

My insurance provides at least U.S. $50,000 coverage per covered illness or injury.

My insurance provides at least U.S. $2,000 coverage towards prescription medications.

My insurance provides at least U.S. $10,000 coverage for inpatient and outpatient treatment of mental and nervous disorders including drug & alcohol-related conditions. Policies that treat mental and nervous disorders as any other illness are acceptable.

My insurance coverage treats pregnancy/maternity as any other illness.

My insurance provides coverage for medically necessary inpatient and outpatient services locally & throughout the state of Ohio.

My insurance coverage will be in effect at all times while I am studying at BGSU.

WAIVER REQUIREMENTS: INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

ONE of the following requirements must be met in order for international students to waive out of the BGSU-sponsored insurance policy.

I have fully qualifying health insurance provided by my embassy or government. Examples: Government of Saudi Arabia, Government of Canada, Government of Netherlands.

I am fully financially sponsored (including tuition, living expenses, medical expenses, etc.) under a select international organization. Examples: Fulbright, USAID, FAO, WHO, Rockefeller.

I am covered as a US-based employee, or as a dependent of a US-based employee, under US-based health insurance provided through that employment.

NOTE: *No travel, accident, or emergency health insurance policies will be accepted.