If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:
| Waiver Period | |
| Fall | 07/20/2026 - 09/30/2026 |
| Spring | 11/18/2026 - 01/16/2027 |
| Summer | 03/15/2027 - 05/27/2027 |
Waiver Requirements
To be eligible for a waiver, Rush University requires students to provide evidence of health insurance coverage equal to or better than the requirements below.
To qualify for a waiver, your health insurance plan must:
**Please note, the following types of plans are not acceptable for a waiver. **
Waiver applications will be reviewed and verified as active with the insurance carrier.