The enrollment period for Annual 2026-2027 coverage and Fall 2026 coverage is July 20, 2026 – September 11, 2026
Annual 2026-2027 Effective Dates: August 1, 2026 – July 31, 2027
Fall 2026 Effective Dates: August 1, 2026 – December 31, 2026
The Voluntary Student Health Insurance Plan is with the University System of Georgia Board of Regents student health program administered by United Healthcare Student Resources. It is an accident and sickness insurance policy that provides coverage worldwide. It includes diagnosis and treatment of illness, injury, or medical conditions, along with preventive care benefits. Benefits include physician, hospital, surgical, pharmacy, behavioral health services (i.e., mental health / substance abuse), as well as legally-mandated benefits.
Coverage under this plan cannot be ended early.
’26-’27 Student Health Insurance Plan Premiums
Who Is Eligible?
UGA students who are not required to have health insurance through the UGA Mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan may voluntarily purchase the Voluntary plan if they are enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours per term and are enrolled in a degree-seeking program.
Graduate and professional students who are not required to have health insurance through the UGA Mandatory Student Health Insurance Plan may voluntarily purchase the Voluntary plan if they are enrolled in a minimum of three (3) graduate credit hours per term and are enrolled in a degree-seeking program. Please review the policy brochure on the United Healthcare website for complete details
Individuals with Optional Practical Training (OPT) approval, Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Postdoctoral Research Fellow Adjuncts, Intensive English Language and Visiting Scholars are eligible to purchase the Voluntary Student Health Insurance Plan. These individuals should contact UGA Human Resources at [email protected] or 706-542-2222 to request an enrollment form.
Contact University Human Resources
Plan Information
Visit the United Healthcare site to view the plan brochure, prescription drug list, or search for participating providers.
Health Center Information
If a student has not paid the UGA Health Center fee, the student should be aware that the plan does not cover services/charges normally covered by the UGA Health Center fee. If a student has not paid the UGA Health Center fee, they will be responsible for paying the charges normally covered by the Health Center fee.
Enroll
Visit the United Healthcare enrollment site:
Visit United Healthcare Website
1. Find the policy you’re interested in (be sure to choose between “domestic” or “international”) and select “Explore Policy”
2. Select “Get Started” in the bottom right corner of the page
Premiums are paid directly to United Healthcare Student Resources at the time of enrollment. Students may also purchase health insurance coverage for their legal spouse and eligible dependent children under age 26 for an additional premium.