FALL 2026 Health Insurance Requirement deadline of June 1 has passed however you can still submit your waiver request to opt out with your own insurance or enroll in the Student Blue Plan by accessing the .  Waivers submitted after June 1 are subject to the Health Insurance Premium of $1966.22 for undergraduates or $2621.64 for graduate students being applied to your tuition account.  Health Insurance Premium charge will be reversed/credited in 3-5 business days once you receive an approved waiver.

VERIFICATION TIMELINE: Your waiver request will be “pending” until verified between dates of June 1- June 30, 2026. Please reference your confirmation email from the “no-reply” BCBS email account.

Please log into the to submit a waiver or enroll in the Student Blue Plan.

International students on F-1 or J-1 visas are required to enroll in the Student Blue Plan, regardless of credit hours.

Incoming ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ 1L Law students will be eligible and have access to the Student Blue Portal starting July 15, 2026, deadline date August 1, 2026.

Please note: The Health Insurance Requirement Compliance Process is a semesterly process for the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer semesters (every semester/each academic year).

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Student Blue Plan

The Student Blue Plan, offered to ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ students through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, is designed to meet the needs of students who have no insurance or who have inadequate insurance coverage for emergencies in the Guilford/Alamance County area. The plan is also a great option for students and families who want to provide additional medical coverage for the student while they are enrolled at ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.

The Student Blue Plan is designed to:

  • Provide more affordable coverage for full-time students not covered or eligible to be covered by a parent/partner or employer policy. Many policies available in the insurance marketplace may be much more costly and offer fewer benefits.
  • Offer a plan that covers students when they study away from their home state or network (i.e., Study USA, required internships, alternative breaks).
  • Provide more cost-effective options for students who have a high deductible plan or HMO in another state. Some students and families will decide to enroll in the student plan as primary coverage or as a secondary policy.
  • Offer a more responsive and stable plan for international students.

International students holding an F1 or J1 visa, enrollment in the Student Blue plan is mandatory.

Cost of the Student Blue Plan (2026-27)

Undergraduate Students

  • Fall/Winter Terms Cost: $1,966.20
    • Coverage Dates: Aug. 1, 2026 through Jan. 31, 2027
  • Spring/Summer Terms Cost: $1,966.20
    • Coverage Dates: Feb. 1, 2027 through July 31, 2027
  • Annual (academic yearly) total cost: $3,932.40

*Rates are subject to final approval.

Graduate/Law Students

  • Fall/Winter Terms Cost: $2,621.64
    • Coverage Dates: Aug. 1, 2026 through Jan. 31, 2027
  • Spring/Summer Terms Cost: $2,621.64
    • Coverage Dates: Feb. 1, 2027, through July 31, 2027
  • Annual (academic yearly) total cost: $5,243.28

*Rates are subject to final approval.

The Blue Cross Blue Shield Student Blue Plan is Nationwide coverage (anywhere in the US and limited international coverage). The coverage period includes Winter Term Semester (January), Summer Term Semesters for the months of June & July and during breaks, holidays and the end of the Spring semester even when travelling. August 1 – January 31 (Fall/Winter) and February 1 – July 31 (Spring/Summer). 

PART-TIME STUDENTS – PLEASE READ! If you are Part-Time student you are not subject the Health Insurance Requirement however you can still enroll in the Student Blue Plan for coverage for the Spring 2026 semester by emailing us at healthinsurance@elon.edu to request to Enroll in the Student Blue Plan for the Spring 2026 semester.If you are a Part-Time student currently enrolled in the Student Blue Plan for the Fall 2025 semester and need to continue your Enrollment in the Student Blue Plan for the Spring 2026 semester, you will need to email us at healthinsurance@elon.edu to request to continue your Enrollment in the Student Blue Plan for the Spring 2026 semester.  (BCBS does not re-enroll automatically for the Spring 2026 semester)

Voluntary Coverage for Students Who May Already Have Insurance Coverage

Students and families will want to consult with their insurance adviser and compare coverage. While the current coverage may be acceptable for a waiver, your current coverage may not provide the kind of security and coverage provided by the student plan, which is tailored to an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ student’s specific needs. Some students and families may choose to enroll in the Student Blue Plan as primary, secondary or supplemental coverage. All full-time graduate and undergraduate students may enroll in the Student Blue Plan.

Have questions about the plan’s benefits? Check out the .