ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ health insurance requirements

All students are required to carry comprehensive health insurance while attending ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ.  


Who needs to complete the insurance requirement? 

  • Students taking six (6) or more undergraduate credit hours 
  • Students taking one (1) or more graduate credit hours 
  • International students (excluding exchange students)

You’ll need to complete the university's mandatory insurance requirement your first semester at CU and at the beginning of every academic year. Once you are registered for the minimum number of credits, you will receive introductory emails from our partners at Academic HealthPlans. You will also gain access to the insurance portal to waive or enroll in ÃÛÌÒ´«Ã½Æƽâ°æÏÂÔØ health insurance plan. 


How to complete the insurance requirement

Students can complete this requirement by: 

  • Enrolling in the Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) 
  • Submitting a waiver to use your own private or personal health insurance plan* 

*Please note: Those who do not submit a waiver and have it approved by the deadline will be automatically enrolled in the Anthem Gold SHIP and billed for the semester. No refunds are issued after the deadline.

Next Steps

Review insurance options

Learn more about insurance options and coverage requirements. 

Learn about insurance options 

Review options for supplemental coverage

Students with private health insurance are encouraged to enroll in our BuffCare supplemental coverage plan. 

Learn about BuffCare 

Select your plan

Students must complete their insurance selection through the health insurance portal. 

Portal opens: Dec. 17, 2024 
Deadline: Feb. 13, 2025

Learn more 

 

 

to get an overview of the health insurance requirement and learn how to waive or enroll in the CU Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

Contact Us

If you have questions, please contact the Student Health Insurance office. 
 

Office hours 

Summer 
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8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Fall and spring 
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8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact 

   303-492-5107  
    
   studentinsurance@colorado.edu 

Campus location 

   Wardenburg Health Center, 2nd floor