Health Insurance & Immunizations

New, incoming students must complete several health-related requirements before arriving on campus.

New Student Health Requirements Checklist 

Health Insurance Requirement for all ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Students

All students attending ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder must have comprehensive health insurance every semester.

Students can choose health insurance coverage through

  1. an individual plan or
  2. the plan of a family member, employer, or government sponsor or
  3. °ä±«â€™s Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

Information about selecting or waiving university health insurance coverage is on the Health and Wellness Services website.

J-1 EXCHANGE STUDENTS: You do not need to submit proof of insurance to Health Services or waive insurance. You must upload your insurance plan documentation to the Insurance Compliance e-form as part of the Immigration Check-In process.

  • Insurance for exchange students in J-1 status must meet .

SPONSORED STUDENTS: If your sponsor provides your medical insurance, you must waive the ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Anthem Gold Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) insurance to avoid having to pay for the insurance yourself.

ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Health Insurance Resources

U.S. Health Care & Insurance Resources

Immunization Requirement for All ÃÛÌÇÖ±²¥ Boulder Students

All students must complete the two immunization requirements and a questionnaire before the deadline to avoid a late fee and registration hold.

View Immunization Requirements 

More information for Students on J-1 visas: Regulatory Health Insurance Requirement

U.S. immigration law requires exchange visitors including exchange and degree-seeking students on J-1 visas to maintain comprehensive medical insurance. The insurance must begin on the program start date indicated on the Form DS-2019 and continue to the end date on the form. The coverage must meet including coverage for evacuation and repatriation of remains.

The Exchange Visitor (J-1 Visa) Insurance Resource List includes options that meet the US government requirements.

Note on failure to obtain insurance: ISSS is required by law to terminate the J-1 SEVIS record of exchange visitors who willfully choose not to carry the required insurance for themselves and their dependents in J-2 status. Individuals with terminated SEVIS records must depart the U.S. immediately.

Insurance Compliance E-Form

All exchange visitors on J-1 visas must provide ISSS with a valid Insurance Compliance e-form (available in the MyISSS portal).