Health Insurance Frequently Asked QuestionsHealth Service

Do I need Health Insurance?
All Gustauvs students are required to have active health insurance. This can be a personal/private insurance plan or it can be the plan offered through Gustavus. If you have your own health insurance, it is always a good idea to call your health insurance company to see how you will be covered while at Gustavus. 
 
Is there a clinic on campus?
There is a clinic on the Gustavus campus: https://gustavus.edu/healthservice/. The Gustavus Health Service is open Monday through Friday from 8am - 4:30pm while school is in session. Appointments are recommended. 
 
General questions?
For general health insurance information please visit: https://gustavus.edu/healthservice/healthinsuranceresources.php.
 
Questions about waiving or enrolling in the Gustavus Health Insurance?
  • When does the Gustavus Health Insurance WAIVER open? 
    • Generally, the WAIVER opens in July.
  • Do I have to complete the WAIVER every year if I have my own insurance? 
    • YES
  • What happens if I do not WAIVE the insurance by the deadline? 
    • You will automatically be enrolled in the student health insurance and that charge will remain on your student account. 
  • Can I switch insurance plans at the end of the year? 
    • Once enrolled in the Student Health Insurance you remain enrolled until July 31st of that year. 
 
If I have the Gustavus Health Insurance where can I find information about it?
If you have the Gustavus Health Insurance click here for a list of the most commonly asked questions: https://www.uhcsr.com/faqs
 
If you have questions about waiving or enrolling in the Gustavus Health Insurance, the plan details, or have a qualifying event, please click here: