{"id":114,"date":"2017-11-13T02:55:07","date_gmt":"2017-11-13T02:55:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-wellness\/insurance\/"},"modified":"2026-04-13T14:09:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-13T19:09:05","slug":"insurance-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.macalester.edu\/health-and-well-being\/insurance-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance and Billing"},"content":{"rendered":"
日韩精品 views adequate health insurance as key to supporting student capacity to be healthy and fully engaged in the educational experience. Health insurance is required when seeking health care services off-campus and when participating in intercollegiate athletics. We can\u2019t always anticipate healthcare needs, and just one serious illness or accident can create significant financial hardship, seriously derailing a student\u2019s ability to continue their studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Hamre Center considers all waiver requests. Approval is not guaranteed and is contingent upon meeting the College requirements. Waivers must be submitted each academic year\u2014being approved in the past does not mean your current waiver will be approved as criteria may change. Review the health insurance requirements<\/a> before submitting a request, even if your request was approved in previous years. All students must provide proof of comprehensive, ACA-compliant health insurance coverage. There are two options to fulfill<\/em> this requirement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n All international students will be automatically enrolled in the United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR)<\/a> health insurance plan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Students can purchase the United Healthcare Student Resources (UHCSR) <\/a>health insurance. The annual premium cost for the 2026-2027 academic year is $3,329, and it is added to the first tuition statement through Student Accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Students with insurance that fulfills the health insurance requirements<\/a> and can provide documentation that their insurance meets the requirements can waive the UHCSR plan. Once the online waiver is reviewed and approved, the cost is removed from the tuition statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The health insurance portal for the 2026-2027 academic year will open on June 3, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n Please review the requirements for health insurance coverage.\r\n\r\nIn some cases, students may be eligible to obtain low or no-cost health insurance through MinnesotaCare or Minnesota\u2019s Medical Assistance (Medicaid) program. There is also the option to purchase a comparable health insurance policy through the Minnesota Marketplace. We recommend consulting with a MNSure Navigator to determine your eligibility and the application process. More information is available on the MNsure<\/a> website.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\n Health Insurance Coverage Requirements<\/h2>\n