Frequently Asked Questions

Opt-Out/Waiver

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:

 

 Waiver Period
Fall07/01/2026 - 09/09/2026
Spring/Summer11/04/2026 - 02/08/2027

 

To qualify for a waiver, your health insurance plan must meet the requirements as listed below.

  1. Provide Primary and Emergency Care within 125 miles of the main UNR campus.
  2. Pay 70% or greater for Inpatient Hospitalization.
  3. Pay 70% or greater for Inpatient and Outpatient Mental Health benefits.
  4. Provide Prescription Medication coverage.
  5. Must be a ACA compliant
  6. Policy must have an effective date on or prior to the start of the SHIP term date 
  7. Have an individual annual deductible of less than $4000

All waivers must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the published waiver deadline to be considered.

Please note: Pooled gifting plans are not accepted as comparable coverage because they are not guaranteed health insurance plans, examples are:

  • Liberty Health Share
  • Christian Healthcare Ministries
  • Samaritan Ministries
  • Medi-Share