Students at all campuses of The Ohio State University are required to have health insurance if they are enrolled at least half-time and in a degree program of study.
The requirement applies to domestic students enrolled in courses at least half-time and in a degree program of study, and to all international students. This criteria also determines which students are eligible to have the Ohio State student health insurance plan.
“Half time” is considered 6 credit hours for undergraduate, 4 for graduate and professional, and 3 for post-candidacy.
Students are automatically enrolled in the SHI Benefits Plan when they register for eligible classes in their first term of each academic year, and the university will post the student health insurance fee to their account. Students can choose to keep or waive this automatic enrollment before that term’s Select/Waive deadline.
Students must submit proof of other insurance coverage in order to waive Ohio State’s coverage. If you have other coverage and wish to waive the Ohio State insurance, follow the waiver instructions here.