The enrollment and waiver period for Summer Only 2026 is April 20, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Summer Only 2026 Effective Dates: May 1, 2026 – July 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.
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
Be sure to read your policy brochure to find information about benefits and the use of the University Health Center and any referral requirements to other doctors.
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. A non-fees paid student must still utilize the Health Center for care per the plan requirements (see the brochure regarding referral requirements and exceptions), but the student will be responsible for paying the charges normally covered by the Health Center fee.
Referrals for Outside Care
Effective August 1, 2025, a Health Center referral is no longer required to be obtained by the insured student if the student is seeking medical treatment outside of the UGA Health Center.
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.