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, we recommend calling 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. We are a full service clinic. Appointments are recommended.
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 sponsored Student Health Insurance where can I find information about it?
If you have the Gustavus sponsored Student Health Insurance follow this link to some 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 go to:
You can always call (507-933-7630) or stop by the Health Service with additional questions. Hours are significantly reduced during the summer.