Dear Jumbos,
Congratulations and welcome to Tufts University! We're really looking forward to welcoming you in person in just a few months. We're writing today to provide you with important reminders about the health requirements you need to complete prior to your entry to the University community.
Mandatory Health Requirements
We ask that you complete these items by July 1, 2018.
Proof of Health Insurance
As an entering college student and every year thereafter, you are required to purchase either the Student Health Insurance plan or waive the charge with proof of comparable coverage through a U.S.-based insurance company. Some insurance plans that market themselves to graduate students and international students do not meet requirements of comparable coverage, so it is important to review the requirements carefully. The Health Service Business Office is happy to assist you in this review if you have any questions or concerns. - If your insurance meets these requirements, you may waive the insurance charge through the Bills & Balances tab on the SIS Portal between June 1 and July 31, 2018. (If you would like a parent or other individual to complete the Health Insurance Waiver on your behalf, you can provide them with "invited viewer" access to your SIS account. For more information about this process, please visit the Registrar's Invited Viewer Access webpage.)
- If you decide to keep private health insurance, please enter the information and upload a digital copy of your card (front and back).
The total estimated completion time for the waiver process is 40 minutes or less. Before you log in, please have the following documents ready:
- Recent scanned and legible copy of your health form detailing the vaccines and dates (month and year) of immunizations.
- Scanned and legible copy (front and back) of your insurance card.
Please feel free to contact our Insurance Coordinator, Susan Keating, at 617-627-5176. For general inquiries, you may contact us at 617-627-3350. Again, welcome to Tufts!
Sincerely,
Michelle D. Bowdler, MSPH
Executive Director, Health and Wellness Services