All FAMU students are required to have health insurance per University Regulation 2.033. This regulation applies to student that are enrolled at least half-time (9 hours for undergraduates or 6 hours for graduate students) in a degree-seeing program. Students that are strictly online, transient, non-degree-seeking, dual enrolled high school students, certificate students and less than part-time are exempt from this requirement.
Students that fail to provide documentation of insurance coverage through the online portal prior to the deadline (drop/add deadline) and students whose opt-out waivers are denied will be enrolled in the university-sponsored plan.
If you require service within the clinic but have another form of insurance, you may request a reimbursement form to submit to your health insurance provider. Please note that the clinic fee is billed to your account.
If you already have health insurance coverage through a parent/guardian, spouse, employer or other means, you need to provide proof of this coverage and enter the information through the online waiver portal. The deadline for applying for a waiver is the Friday of the first week of classes. This is also the course Add/Drop deadline. You will need to have your current health insurance card available to complete the online submission.
To Opt-Out or Waive the University-Sponsored Health Insurance
Visit the online waiver portal: https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/famu
Locate and select the blue "Waiver Info" button.
Fill out the required information as prompted
Upload a copy of your insurance card as instructed
To Opt-In or Enroll in the University Sponsored Health Insurance
Domestic and International graduate students who have an assistantship for 10 or more hours weekly or have a University-approved fellowship are eligible for health insurance benefits. You will need to apply for the insurance benefit each year that you have a valid contract to cover the time period. For more information, email: gradstudies@famu.edu or call 850-599-3505.