Student Health Insurance

Student Health Insurance at Elon

All full-time students (undergraduate, graduate and law) are required to maintain adequate health insurance during their enrollment at Elon University. Although part-time students are exempt from this requirement, they may enroll in the Student Blue Plan. Additional information is provided below.

Having adequate insurance to cover medical emergencies and routine visits is an important aspect of student health and well-being. Students may fulfill the requirement through:

• Coverage as the primary subscriber on an employer-sponsored plan
• Coverage as a qualified dependent on a parent, guardian or partner’s employer-sponsored plan
• Coverage through a health insurance marketplace plan or other medical plan that covers emergency services in Alamance County
• Enrollment in the Student Blue Plan through Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina

To meet the university’s Student Health Insurance Requirement, Elon offers the Student Blue Plan for all full-time undergraduate, graduate and law students. Students may waive enrollment in the Student Blue Plan by providing proof of existing insurance coverage, including an image of their insurance card, during the designated waiver period each academic year.

Student Blue Plan Enrollment

The Fall 2026 Health Insurance Requirement opened May 1, 2026, for returning, incoming, readmitted and transfer students.

• To enroll in the Student Blue Plan for Fall 2026:
• Log in to the Student Blue Portal and select “New Enrollment.”
• Coverage begins Aug. 1, 2026 and continues through Jan. 31, 2027.
• Review the 2026-27 Student Blue Plan rates and coverage information online. Rates are subject to final approval.
• Students who have already created an account can log in to the Student Blue Dashboard to update account information.

For assistance accessing the portal, contact Blue Cross Blue Shield at 800-579-8022.

Please note: Health insurance compliance is required each semester and must be completed annually.

Special Enrollment Information

The information below provides additional guidance for part-time students, international students, study abroad and Study USA participants, and incoming Elon Law students.

International Students

International students on F-1 or J-1 visas are required to enroll in the Student Blue Plan regardless of credit hours.

Students who do not yet have a U.S. mailing address or assigned campus box should use the Office of International Student Services mailing address:

2375 Campus Box

Elon, NC 27244

Student Blue insurance cards will be mailed to this address and may be picked up from the Office of International Student Services in the Global Neighborhood, Sato Hall, Room 313. To arrange pickup, contact Denise Teeters at dteeters@elon.edu or Angela Shrader at ashrader2@elon.edu.

Once an assigned campus box address has been received, students should update their mailing address accordingly.

Mailing Address Format

<full name>

<first address line>

<2nd address line>

<City> , <State> , <Zip Code>

Mailing Address Example

Jane Smith

100 Campus Drive

2375 Campus Box

Elon, NC, 27244-9204

Part-Time Students

Part-time students are exempt from the university’s Health Insurance Requirement but may enroll in the Student Blue Plan for the Fall 2026 semester.

To enroll in the Student Blue Plan, email healthinsurance@elon.edu and request enrollment for the Fall 2026 semester.

Part-time students currently enrolled in the Student Blue Plan for Spring 2026 who wish to continue coverage for Fall 2026 must also email healthinsurance@elon.edu to request continued enrollment. Coverage does not automatically renew between semesters.

Study Abroad and Study USA Students

The information below outlines the Student Health Insurance Requirement and enrollment information for students studying abroad, returning from study abroad and participating in Study USA during Fall 2026.

Students Studying Abroad During Fall 2026

Students studying abroad during the Fall 2026 semester who maintain their own health insurance do not need to submit a waiver request. A new waiver request must be submitted during the Spring 2027 Health Insurance Requirement process.

Students studying abroad during Fall 2026 who are currently enrolled in the Student Blue Plan and wish to continue coverage should email healthinsurance@elon.edu to complete their enrollment.

Students Returning From Study Abroad for Fall 2026

Students returning from study abroad for the Fall 2026 semester must submit a waiver request or enroll in the Student Blue Plan through the Student Blue Portal.

Approved waivers and enrollments from previous semesters do not automatically carry forward. Students returning from study abroad must complete the waiver or enrollment process for Fall 2026.

Study USA Students

Students participating in Study USA programs during the Fall 2026 semester are subject to the Student Health Insurance Requirement and must submit a waiver request or enroll in the Student Blue Plan.

Elon Law Students

Incoming Elon Law first-year students (1Ls) will have access to the Student Blue Portal beginning July 15, 2026. The deadline to complete the Student Health Insurance Requirement is Aug. 1, 2026.

Students should log in to the Student Blue Portal to submit a waiver request or enroll in the Student Blue Plan.

Questions

For questions about the Student Health Insurance Requirement, waiver process or Student Blue Plan enrollment, contact the Student Health Insurance Project Manager at healthinsurance@elon.edu or 336-278-7276 during regular business hours.