WPI Student Health Insurance Plan
The enrollment and waiver process for the 2025/2026 WPI Student Health Insurance Plan
will open in early July and the deadline date is August 31, 2025.
All students must complete this process annually.
Key Information
- All students must be covered by health insurance.
- Domestic students may be covered by their family’s health insurance plan, provided they are under 26 years of age and the plan meets the state minimum guidelines; if not applicable, coverage may be purchased through the university plan.
- The annual health insurance coverage period is August 12, 2025, through August 11, 2026, with an annual cost of $2,681. This amount will be added to your account along with the fall semester charges.
- Health Insurance waivers may be submitted as early July 8, 2025. The deadline for submission is August 31, 2025. After this date, students lacking a waiver will be automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan.
- Please visit www.universityhealthplans.com/WPI to view information about the WPI student health insurance plan and submit a waiver or enrollment form.
- Returning Students: As a reminder, waivers must be completed every year.
WPI Student Health Insurance Information & Enrollment/Waiver Process
All students enrolled at least 3/4 time are required by Massachusetts State law to enroll in the Student Health Insurance or be covered by a health insurance plan with comparable coverage. To ensure compliance with Massachusetts law, all students registered for 7 or more credit hours will be automatically billed for the Student Health Insurance Plan. Students must actively attend classes for at least the first 31 days from the start of classes to remain eligible for the WPI SHIP. Students enrolled in only online courses are not eligible for the plan. To read the details of this law, click here.
Information about the WPI Student Health Insurance Plan including the benefits, find a doctor tool, and the waiver and enrollment forms can be found at www.universityhealthplans.com/WPI.
Students must submit a waiver or enrollment form at www.universityhealthplans.com/WPI by the deadline of August 31, 2025.
Please note, health insurance information sent to the Student Health Center or Athletic Office does not get conveyed to the Bursars Office, and therefore does not activate the waiver process. In addition to, and separate from providing insurance information to the Student Health Center or Athletic Office students must submit the annual health insurance waiver form at www.universityhealthplans.com/WPI.
Waiver and enrollment questions should be directed to University Health Plans at 877-514-2091 or info@univhealthplans.com.
Dependent Enrollment
Family dependents are also eligible to purchase the student health insurance plan. Please contact University Health Plans at 877-514-2091 or info@univhealthplans.com for additional information.
Plan Cancellation
Once purchased, the plan may be canceled only if the student enrolls in the armed forces or any mandated regulation that allows for a cancelation.
Massachusetts Student Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
Your Insurance Card
Always keep your health insurance card with you. You will need to present this card whenever you seek medical attention in the United States. If you have the WPI Student Health Insurance, you can obtain a copy of your card by downloading the BCBSMA MyBlue Member App or by creating a MyBlue account.
Finding Medical and Mental Health Providers
To find in-network providers including, primary care providers, specialists, mental health providers, hospitals, urgent care centers, laboratories, and pharmacies, please use the BCBSMA Find a Doctor Tool.
Fitness Reimbursement
Fitness reimbursement is available for membership fees at a full-service health club with cardio and strength-training equipment such as treadmills, stationary bikes, weight machines, and free weights and fitness class fees at a studio or online with instructor-led group classes such as yoga, Pilates, Zumba, kickboxing, indoor cycling/spinning, and more. The BCBSMA Fitness Reimbursement Request form can be found HERE.
Eye exam coverage
A voluntary vision insurance plan is available through VSP. Information about the policy including the benefits and enrollment form can be found HERE.
Questions about a claim?
For currently enrolled students in the WPI Student Health Insurance Plan please call 1-888-753-6615 to ask specific claim related questions.
Questions about prescription medication coverage?
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Health Insurance Helpful Links
Healthcare in the United States
This video teaches international students how to prepare for their arrival in the U.S., how the U.S. healthcare system works, and how students should seek appropriate medical care if they become sick or injured.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA)
The Frequently Asked Questions page provides answers to commonly asked questions as well as links to the following helpful pages:
MyBlue is your online member account that makes understanding and using your health plan simple. You can instantly view your benefits, find personalized care options, review claims, access your member ID cards, and more. Download the MyBlue mobile app for instant access on the go. Learn more about the MyBlue member app HERE.
BCBSMA Well Connection
BCBSMA’s Well Connection virtual counseling is available to students that are enrolled in the WPI student health insurance plan. Please use the BCBSMA MyBlue Member App or MyBlue account to request a virtual counseling appointment that fits your schedule. In addition to Well Connection, BCBSMA offers a Mental Health Resource Center where students can find in-network mental health providers currently accepting new patients, access virtual care, and more.