Health Insurance Waiver Deadline Reminder | July 18, 2025

Hello Parents and Families!

Before we share several deadline reminders with you, we are happy to announce that the Health and Wellness team is hosting opportunities for personal consultation during move in. Our medical and mental health staff have set aside times for students to speak with them about any individual concerns they may have for the upcoming year. These 15 minute consultations are on a first come, first served basis.

August 22, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

August 27, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

All students are required to have Health Insurance. If you have comparable health insurance that covers your student you can apply to waive the university-provided student health insurance before July 31 OR your student will be automatically enrolled and billed.

We strongly encourage you to compare your current insurance with the student health insurance using the Tufts Student Health Plan Comparison Tool. Many international insurance plans––such as ISO, WellAway, Medicover, AIG, and Seven Corners––do not meet Massachusetts’ health insurance requirements and minimum creditable coverage standards, even if they include a U.S. claims address. 

If your insurance meets Massachusetts requirements including minimum creditable coverage and you do not waive by July 31, your student will be enrolled in the student health insurance for this year. Disenrollment and refunds are not available after July 31.

The form to waive the student health insurance will be available June 1 on your student's Student Information System (SIS). Note: Your student can provide you with “Invited Viewer” access to their SIS account and the student health insurance waiver.

(Optional) Tuition Insurance offers financial protection in case of a medical withdrawal. It will be available for fall and spring enrollment later this summer via the A.W.G. Dewar website. Enrollment must be before the first day of classes on September 2, 2025.

For questions related to:

Orientation communications, including recorded webinars, are archived on the Orientation website.  

Please contact Student Services at 617-627-2000 or StudentServices@tufts.edu or the Family Engagement contact Carole McFall at carole.mcfall@tufts.edu.

Family Engagement