Student Health Insurance enrollment and waiver deadlines.

*Most international students will not have the option to waive coverage.

Medical students are automatically enrolled in the student health insurance plan. Medical students may enroll eligible dependents in the corresponding enrollment period the primary policy holder (student) is enrolled in.

Eligible dependents of students enrolled in the SHIP plan:

• Spouse/Other Eligible Individual
• Children (must be under the age of 26)
• Stepchildren (must be under the age of 26)

Medical students are automatically enrolled in the SHIP plan and charged on their MSU student account.

Automatically enrolled students should not create their own account in Academic HealthPlans (AHP). Automatically enrolled students are sent to AHP by MSU. When a student's enrollment is added to AHP, they will receive an email from AHP/Care26 system to indicate enrollment. By clicking "take me there," a student may create their account credentials or login to an existing account to purchase coverage for dependents.

COM, CHM and VetMed students can currently waive out of the SHIP plan through the waiver process. If you have been admitted as an international student, please review the international student waiver criteria.

Automatically enrolled students should not create their own account in Academic HealthPlans (AHP). Automatically enrolled students are sent to AHP by MSU. When a student's enrollment is added to AHP, they will receive an email from AHP/Care26 system to indicate enrollment. By clicking "take me there," a student may create their account credentials or login to an existing account to initiate the waiver application process.

Important Note: Students must submit a waiver request to AHP each semester. A previously approved waiver does not guarantee a future waiver approval.

For more information on AHP Administration and Aetna Plan Details, visit the Health Plan Design and Administration page. 

If you need to enroll or make changes to your coverage due to a Qualifying Life Event (QLE), you must complete a qualifying event enrollment through Academic HealthPlans (AHP) within 31 days of the event date. For additional information, please visit the Health Plan Rates and Qualifying Life Events page.

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine is accredited by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, or COCA, to offer an academic program leading to the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.

In December 2021, the COCA granted MSUCOM continued accreditation through 2028.  This status affirms the college’s performance against a rigorous set of standards for excellence in osteopathic medical education. More information on COCA accreditation of colleges of osteopathic medicine here. 

Premarticulation checklist for MSUCOM admitted students

MSUCOM Student Handbook - Policies and Procedures

• Student Health Insurance Policy

MSUCOM Contact Page

Since first receiving full accreditation for a four-year medical degree program in 1967, the College of Human Medicine engages in a comprehensive and extensive self-study process each accreditation cycle.

Meet the College of Human Medicine Health and Wellness Team.

For additional information related to the College of Veterinary Medicine, contact cvm.studentsupport@cvm.msu.edu.