Northern Illinois University

Student Health Insurance

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Student Health Insurance Plan

The University offers a health insurance plan to NIU students. The plan pays up to 80% of eligible medical expenses incurred outside NIU Health Services, 24 hours a day, anywhere in the world, after an annual deductible of $250.

ENROLLMENT IN THE PLAN IS AUTOMATIC FOR STUDENTS REGISTERED FOR 9 OR MORE ON-CAMPUS HOURS AND ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.

Students who register for at least 6 hours, on or off campus, may enroll in the plan by completing and returning an enrollment form (pdf) to the Student Insurance Office on or before the fifteenth calendar day of fall or spring semester.

Enrollment

The spring 2010 open enrollment/waiver period will begin on Thursday, December 3rd. Student may enroll in or waive out of NIU Student Insurance plan through Tuesday January 26, 2010. Please check back during that time for more information.

Health Services

Students are encouraged to use the services available through Health Services before seeking care off-campus. For information about eligibility to use Health Services see the FAQ Page.