BGSU Student Health Insurance Program

Students are required to be covered by health insurance that provides coverage for inpatient and outpatient medical and mental health in Northwest Ohio while attending BGSU. The University provides student health insurance through United HealthCare Student Resources.

The BGSU student health insurance plan is customized to offer the best coverage to our students at a competitive price. You can find the most recent rates, dates of coverage and more about the plan on the Health Plan Benefits and Cost web page. 

Domestic and International Student Waive/Enroll Health Insurance Requirements

Domestic students taking eight (8) or more credit hours, per semester, on the main Bowling Green, Ohio campus, are required to enroll in the BGSU student health insurance plan, unless they have an alternative insurance plan that meets BGSU minimum essential coverage requirements.

All International students, regardless of credit hours, taking classes at the Bowling Green or Firelands campus are required to enroll in the BGSU student health insurance plan, unless they have an alternative insurance plan that meets BGSU minimum essential coverage requirements.

Please click on the appropriate button below to learn more about your waive/enroll requirement each year:

*Students who only enroll in the fall health insurance plan will be required to waive/enroll the spring/summer plan during the academic year.

Voluntary Dental Insurance

Domestic and International students who are enrolled in the BGSU student health insurance plan have the option to enroll in the United Healthcare Student Resources dental insurance plan.

Learn about available plan options with pricing and benefits on the Student Dental Insurance page.

2023-24 BGSU Student Health Insurance Plan

• Fall-Only Plan | Covered for 4.5 months | Aug. 15-Dec. 31, 2023 | $907
• Spring/Summer Plan | Covered for 7.5 months | Jan. 1-Aug. 14, 2024 | $1457
• Annual Plan | Covered for 12 months | Aug. 15, 2023-Aug. 14, 2024 | $2364

Benefits and rates are subject to federal and state requirements and Ohio state approval. Company reserves the right to make any changes necessary to meet such requirements.