Health Insurance Requirements
Insurance for a Healthy Campus
Academic Year Overview
The United Healthcare Student Resources waiver site (linked below) will open in a phased approach over the summer. The waiver site will be available on the following dates for the 2024-25 academic year:
Phase 1 (5/1/24 to 5/31/24, 7/17/24 to 9/6/24) – Rising D2, D3, D4, M3, & M4 students
Phase 2 (6/1/24 to 7/7/24, 7/17/24 to 9/6/24) – All incoming freshmen
Phase 3 (7/17/24 to 9/6/24) – All remaining students
The waiver period for those enrolled for the Fall 2024 semester will remain open through September 6, 2024. Those who do not submit a waiver by this deadline will be enrolled for annual coverage (effective 8/1/24 – 7/31/25). The premium for annual coverage is split evenly between the Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 semesters.
Incoming spring students can waive their insurance starting mid-December.
Questions can be directed via email to studentinsurance@creighton.edu.
About the Requirements
To ensure students’ academic success, Creighton requires that all full-time students (Undergraduate = 12 credits/semester; Graduate = 8 credits/semester) be covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan for the entire academic year.
- New and returning students are auto-enrolled in the University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan.
- The university policy on student health insurance can be accessed in The Creighton University Student Handbook.
- Health Insurance must include the following coverage requirements:
- National Coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical care.
- National Coverage for inpatient and outpatient mental health care.
- Coverage is currently active and maintained for the entire school year, including summers.
- Offers an unlimited lifetime maximum.
- Emergency and urgent care only coverage does not satisfy the requirement.
- If a student already has a comprehensive insurance plan (see the FAQ section below for requirements), they are eligible to waive the University-sponsored coverage after registering for classes. Students will have access to the waiver process after the insurance charge is posted to their tuition account. Please visit the Waiver Process site for more information on how to waive
- The annual online waiver process closes on September 6, 2024 (the site will reopen in December for new spring-semester students). If no waiver is approved at the beginning of the fall semester, the student will be enrolled for annual coverage. Students will have access to the waiver process after the insurance charge is posted to their tuition account.
- The premium for the University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan will remain on the student’s account unless the waiver process is completed before the deadline.
- When the Student Health Education and Compliance Office becomes aware of a lapse in the student’s insurance coverage, the student will be automatically enrolled in the University-Sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan and the tuition statement will reflect a charge for the entire premium. This includes students turning 26.
- Click here to view plan pricing.
Contact Us
Student Health Education and Compliance Office
P: 402.280.2735
F: 402.280.1859
Insurance Questions
studentinsurance@creighton.edu
Immunization Questions
immunizations@creighton.edu
*Waiver process becomes available after the charge is posted to your account.
Creighton Student Health Insurance Plan
If you need health insurance, our University-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan is here for you. The plan is designed specifically for today’s college student and his/her dependents and provides cost-effective comprehensive coverage.
Those who have recently lost health insurance coverage may be eligible for enrollment. Inquiries may be directed to studentinsurance@creighton.edu.
