Frequently Asked Questions

Waiver

If you need to waive AcademicBlue SHIP coverage for the current 2024-2025 plan year ending 08/31/2025, click here.   

If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. If you waived coverage for the 2024-2025 plan year, you do not need to waive again for the 2025-2026 plan year.

The waiver period to opt out of coverage is 31 calendar days after hire date.

Returning AGS - 08/16/2025 - 09/15/2025

New Fall AGS - 08/16/2025 - 09/15/2025

New Spring AGS - 01/01/2026 - 01/31/2026

AGS Employees

All AGS Employees (part-time and full-time) are automatically enrolled in the AcademicBlue SHIP.