Waive/Enroll in Plan: Full-time Domestic Undergraduate Students
All full-time undergraduate students are required to have health insurance and are automatically billed for the cost of the University-sponsored student health insurance plan.
Full-time domestic undergraduate students have the option to:
- Remain enrolled in the University-sponsored plan; or,
- If already covered by an existing health insurance policy, decline the coverage by completing an online waiver by the prescribed due date below.
Important Note: If a waiver is not received by the waiver deadline, the student will be automatically enrolled in the University-sponsored health insurance plan and will be responsible for paying the plan premium directly to the University.
Waiver Information
Students who wish to decline the University-sponsored health insurance must complete an online waiver through the following link. Please note, you will not be able to access the waiver until after you are officially registered for classes.
Waiver Available: June 14, 2024
Waiver Deadline: July 31, 2024
All online waivers for the 2024-2025 academic year must be received and processed by the waiver deadline above.
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Steps for Submitting Your Waiver
You will need your student ID number and certain identifying information about your current insurance policy in order to complete the waiver process.
- Go to https:/studentcenter.uhcsr.com/newhaven and click on Waive Coverage.
- Enter your date of birth and student ID number (without the two 00s at the beginning).
- Follow the steps and complete the waiver form in its entirety.
- Immediately after completion of the waiver, you will receive a confirmation email. Please retain this email confirmation for your records. The Bursar’s Office will be notified of your waiver, and it will be applied to your student account within seven days.
PLEASE NOTE: If you did not receive a confirmation email, the waiver did not go through, and you must repeat the process.
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What If I Miss the Waiver Deadline?
Once the waiver deadline has passed, you will not be able to waive coverage until the next academic year. Failure to complete the online waiver request form by the specified date will obligate the student to pay for the coverage indicated on their student account.
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Important Notes
- An online waiver will need to be processed each academic year should you wish to waive coverage.
- The only way to waive the University-sponsored health insurance is online.
- If a waiver is not received by the waiver deadline, the student will be automatically enrolled in the University-sponsored health insurance plan and will be responsible for paying the plan premium directly to the University.
- Once the waiver deadline has passed, you will not be able to waive coverage until the next academic year.
Enroll In Plan
Students wishing to enroll in the University-sponsored plan along with students who do not complete the online waiver by the waiver deadline, will be sent an email notification to their University email address once their plan is active. This email will include instructions on how to Opt-In and access your card.
You may review the plan benefits offered and administered by United Healthcare at uhcsr.com/newhaven.
Accessing Your Health Insurance Policy and Card
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How to Opt-In During Open Enrollment Period (8/1/2024 through 9/4/2024)
To access your health insurance policy and insurance card, please follow the steps below.
- Click here and select the blue “Opt-In” button.
- Enter your date of birth and student ID number (without the two 00s at the beginning).
- You will be asked to authenticate your account via email or text message.
- There will be a page which mentions a fee, please continue past this page as you have already been assessed this fee on your University bill. You will not be asked to provide payment details in the “Opt-in” process.
- Once all steps have been completed, you should reach a page with a big green check mark.
- You will receive a welcome email from United Healthcare 48 hours after you opt in. This email will include instructions on how to log in to your United Healthcare account and access your insurance card.
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What happens if I did not Opt-In during the Open Enrollment period?
If you did not opt-in during the open enrollment period, your insurance information will be sent to you in September via e-mail. You can also access your card and policy by logging into your United Healthcare account.
Logging in to Your United Healthcare Account
Review your plan policy and coverage details, access your insurance card, submit a claim, and more through your United Healthcare account called HealthSafe ID.
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How to Log in to HealthSafe ID
- Click here to access the HealthSafe ID log in page.
- If you have an existing HealthSafe ID, click Sign In. If not, click on Register Now.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to register.
- Enter username and password of your choice.
- Once you confirm your email, you will need to sign in using the username and password you created.
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Who do I contact if I have questions regarding the plan benefits and coverage?
Below are helpful links to assist you with better understanding your health insurance plan and the benefits offered.
- Plan Benefits: uhcsr.com/newhaven
- Student Help Center: https://www.uhcsr.com/help-center (includes videos and answers to frequently asked questions)
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Contact Information:
Customer Service: 1-800-767-0700
Email: customerservice@uhcsr.com