Health Insurance Waiver

The Fall 2024 waiver site is now closed!

If you believe you have a valid reason to petition the removal of this charge, please complete the Late Insurance Fee Petition Form. If you have any questions, please email health@uri.edu.

Before waiving the school-sponsored insurance plan, contact your private health insurance company to confirm you will have comparable coverage while you are a student at URI. Be aware that there may be out-of-network or deductible charges for some services that are not covered under the Health Services Fee which will be billed to you if not covered by your private insurance. It is the student/patient responsibility to obtain any referrals or prior authorizations if your plan requires it.

International Students

To be considered comparable to waive the school sponsored insurance, an international plan must include:

• Unlimited Coverage for Injury/Sickness
• Minimum of $50,000 for Emergency Medical Evacuation*
• Minimum of $25,000 for Repatriation Expenses*
• Pre-Existing Condition Coverage
• Wellness/Preventative Exams, Mental Health, and Maternity Coverage
• Hospital Coverage (In-Patient, Outpatient, Surgical Care)
• Pharmaceutical Benefit
• Plan should be Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliant
• Proof of insurance purchased (i.e., Insurance Card or Certificate)

* Meets the requirement mandated by the US Department of State for international student visa holders.