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If you do not want the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:

     2024-2025 Annual Term: 06/18/2024 to 09/09/2024

     2025 Spring/Summer Term: 12/04/2024 to 01/27/2025


Waiver Criteria for Opting Out of SHIP

 If you have other health insurance, such as coverage under your parent’s or employer’s insurance plan, and you do not wish to enroll in Menlo College's Student Health Insurance Plan, you may opt out, but only if the benefits under your existing coverage include all of the following:

  • Coverage must be continuous (no break or termination) for the entire academic year;
  • Coverage must be ACA-compliant;
  • Maximum benefit must be unlimited;  
  • Deductible must be $1,000 In-Network and $1,200 Out-of-Network or less per Policy Year;
  • There must be a provider network in the Menlo College area for primary routine care, specialty, hospital, and diagnostic care (no out-of-state plans);
  • Student-athletes must have athletic injury coverage;
  • International students must have at least $25,000 in repatriation coverage and $50,000 in medical evacuation coverage; and
  • Claims must be paid by a U.S.-based company, and underwriting company must be owned, operated, and headquartered in the U.S. and must be in full compliance with all applicable federal laws.


You will receive an email from AHP to activate your Care26 account. Once you have done this, you will be able to opt-out or enroll in coverage.

Click the button below to opt-out of coverage. 

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