If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:
Summer (New Students Only) - 04/01/2024 - 04/30/2024
All students enrolled at Medical University of South Carolina are responsible for maintaining health insurance and providing coverage information each semester of enrollment in their programs.
All students enrolled at Medical University of South Carolina that wish to opt-out of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) must submit alternate coverage information through the Academic HealthPlans Waiver System. In order to be approved for a waiver, your alternate health coverage must meet the requirements listed below and be submitted with proof documentation prior to the May 10, 2024 deadline.
Please review the requirements below prior to submitting your waiver request.
In addition, International Students:
NOTE: The following plan(s) will NOT be acceptable for waiver approval for Domestic and International waiver submissions: