Health Insurance

South Dakota State law requires all F-1 and J-1 visa holders to possess an approved health insurance policy. In order to comply with state and federal laws governing your status, you must enroll in and purchase the State of South Dakota Board of Regents health insurance policy each semester. You can learn more about the insurance requirements by going to the student health website. 

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

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​PLAN DESIGN OPTIONS:

• Basic Plan (lower cost, less coverage)
• Enhanced Plan (higher cost, more coverage)

DEADLINES:

SPRING 2024 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: January 18, 2024

FALL 2024 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: September 4, 2024

SPRING 2025 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE: January 22, 2025

If you do not sign up for a plan by the Deadline, you will be enrolled in the  Enhanced Plan  and the bill will be applied to your student account. You will then have to pay the higher rate for that semester and then you can change to your desired plan   the following semester.

INSURANCE WAIVERS:

Under limited circumstances, the South Dakota Board of Regents may waive this requirement if a student provides adequate proof of coverage. The  Health Insurance Waiver Request Form is available on the student health insurance website. You will need to make sure that the South Dakota Board of Regents requirements are met if you would like to request a waiver. This form must be completed and returned by the first day of classes each semester  to the Office of International Relations and Global Engagement. Approval for these waivers is not guaranteed. If approval is not granted, you will need to purchase insurance through the mandated plan. 

REFUNDS OF PREPAID INSURANCE PREMIUMS

If you will be returning to your home country for the summer, you may receive a refund for the months you are home upon proof of a flight itinerary. You should submit the request, along with the flight itinerary, by emailing International@BHSU.edu at least one week (five business days) prior to your scheduled departure.