Student Insurance Office
spring 2025 waiver is now available.
Deadline for submission: December 20, 2024
A Spring 2025 Waiver is not necessary if you have an approved Fall 2024 Waiver on file. Contact the Student Insurance Office at SIO@mail.wvu.edu with any questions.
ANNNOUNCEMENTS
- NEW change in premiums from prior years: the student insurance fee is based on the number of days in the coverage period, which results in differing premiums for the fall and spring/summer coverage periods. For planning purposes, please be aware that the fall 2024 health insurance premium will be $1,073, and the spring/summer premium will be $1,666 based on the number of days in each coverage period.
- Students can schedule telemedicine appointments through WVU Medicine MyChart, or by reaching out to the Student Health Call Center at 304-285-7200.
insurance information
Students at WVU and WVU Tech are required to carry health insurance.
Aetna Student Health Insurance
Aetna's student insurance plan includes coverage through a national network of providers.
Coverage
Understand how your health insurance works and what your policy covers.
Understand how your health insurance works and what your policy covers.
Who Needs Coverage
Students enrolled in a certain number of credit hours at WVU and WVU Tech must
carry health insurance.
GA Coverage
Graduate assistants are offered health insurance at no or reduced cost.
Rates, Dates and Deadlines
Find insurance costs, effective dates and waiver deadlines for students opting
out of WVU insurance.
Waiver Criteria
Students who are already covered by other health insurance and meet certain criteria
may opt out of WVU's insurance.
Mid-Year Enrollment
If you opted out of health coverage but recently lost your coverage due to a qualifying
life event, you may be eligible for mid-year enrollment.
Insurance Card
You must print a copy of your card or call Aetna Student Health at
866.654.2338 to request one be mailed to you.
New Student Information
View the Student Insurance Office new student FAQs.
FAQs
Get information on all of the most frequently asked questions about WVU's Aetna Student
Health services.
Spring Enrollment
Learn how to enroll for Spring, even if you've opted out for Fall and have not experienced
a qualifying life event.
Dental and Vision
Learn about the individual dental and vision plans available for direct-purchase at anytime.
Still have questions? Contact us!
Email (Primary Contact): sio@mail.wvu.edu Voicemail Only*: 304-293-6815*Please note that during high volume times, voicemail responses will be delayed.
For a quicker response, email& us with your name, student ID number, questions, and phone number should you need a call back.