I already have health insurance or am covered under my parent’s plan. Can I keep my plan?

Domestic Students

Yes. We recommended that you first contact your health insurance company.  Let them know that you will be a student at George Mason University and check that you will be covered in the Northern Virginia area. You may also want to contact your insurance provider to locate local doctors who accept your insurance.

You might also age-off your parent/guardian’s insurance while at Mason. If you are covered by your parent/guardian’s policy, please review it carefully to make certain you are still eligible for coverage throughout your college years. Read more about what to do if you age off or your parent’s plan or lose your insurance coverage.

International Students

International students (F-1/J-1 visa), who want to keep their insurance plan, should carefully read all insurance waiver criteria. Your insurance plan must meet all the requirements and you must submit your waiver by the waiver deadline.  If you meet all requirements, you can fill out the waiver application.  If you are not sure that your insurance plan meets the waiver criteria, contact the Insurance Office.

Note: All waiver applications will be audited.  Student Health Services reserves the right to make final waiver decisions.