BGSU Student Health Insurance Program

The deadline to waive or enroll in the student health insurance requirement is in:

The deadline to enroll is August 1, 2025.

Students are required to be covered by health insurance that provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical and mental health in Northwest Ohio while attending BGSU. The University provides student health insurance through United HealthCare Student Resources.

The BGSU student health insurance plan is customized to offer the best coverage to our students at a competitive price. You can find the most recent rates, dates of coverage and more about the plan on the Health Plan Benefits and Cost web page. 

Domestic and International Student Waive/Enroll Health Insurance Requirements

Domestic students taking eight (8) or more credit hours, per semester, on the main Bowling Green, Ohio campus, are required to enroll in the BGSU student health insurance plan, unless they have an alternative insurance plan that meets BGSU minimum essential coverage requirements.

All International students, regardless of credit hours, taking classes at the Bowling Green or Firelands campus are required to enroll in the BGSU student health insurance plan, unless they have an alternative insurance plan that meets BGSU minimum essential coverage requirements.

Please click on the appropriate button below to learn more about your waive/enroll requirement each year:

Domestic Student Insurance Information

International Student Insurance Information

*Students who only enroll in the fall health insurance plan will be required to waive/enroll the spring/summer plan during the academic year.

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Domestic and International students who are enrolled in the BGSU student health insurance plan have the option to enroll in the United Healthcare Student Resources dental insurance plan.

Learn about available plan options with pricing and benefits on the Student Dental Insurance page.

2025-26 BGSU Student Health Insurance Plan

  • Annual Plan | Covered for 12 months | Aug. 15, 2025-Aug. 14, 2026 | $2,546
  • Fall-Only Plan | Covered for 4.5 months | Aug. 15-Dec. 31, 2025 | $970
  • Spring/Summer Plan | Covered for 7.5 months | Jan. 1-Aug. 14, 2026 | $1,576
  • Spring-Only Plan | Covered for 5 months | Jan. 1-May 31, 2026 | $1,054

Benefits and rates are subject to federal and state requirements and Ohio state approval. Company reserves the right to make any changes necessary to meet such requirements. 

Health Plan Benefits & Cost

Contact Us

STUDENT INSURANCE OFFICE
Falcon Health Center, Suite 202
838 E. Wooster Street
Bowling Green, OH 43402
419-372-7495
Fax: 419-372-4812
studentins@bgsu.edu

Marlene Reynolds
Assistant Director

Office Hours Vary. Please call to schedule an appointment. Closed Holidays.

The Student Insurance Office is part of the Division of Community Well-Being.

The Mission of the Bowling Green State University Student Insurance Office is to support and empower students in an inclusive environment to become knowledgeable health care consumers, assist them as they navigate through the health insurance process while achieving their academic goals, and provide a student insurance product at the highest possible benefit level and lowest possible cost.

Questions or need to make an appointment?

Office hours vary at the Student Insurance Office. Please email us at studentins@bgsu.edu or 419-372-7495 if you have questions or would like to schedule an in-person or virtual appointment between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday-Friday.

Updated: 05/21/2025 08:25AM