The University of Nebraska has partnered with UnitedHealthcare StudentResources: a convenient medical, mental health, dental and prescription insurance plan for students.
Questions about enrollment or waivers should be sent to uno.bst@nebraska.edu. Questions regarding claims or coverage should be sent to United Healthcare Student Resources at unebraskaadvocates@uhcsr.com.
Student Insurance Policy
Students enrolled in the policy include Graduate Assistants, International Students, and Student Athletes.
Premiums for the academic year 2025-2026 are:
| Mandatory Policy | 08/01/2025-12/31/2026 | 01/01/2026-07/31/2026 |
|---|---|---|
| Student | $1,668.27 | $2,307.73 |
| Spouse | $1,654.00 | $2,287.96 |
| One (1) Child | $1,661.56 | $2,298.43 |
| Two (2) or More Children | $3,245.62 | $4,489.47 |
| Spouse & Two (2) or More Children | $4,899.63 | $6,777.42 |
Graduate Assistants
Please verify that all paperwork has been signed and submitted to the Office of Graduate Studies. Directions about enrolling or submiting a waiver request will be sent to your UNO email account.
You are required to complete the enrollment/waiver process every fall and spring semester.
All domestic graduate assistants must provide proof of insurance and the insurance must meet the set requirements before a waiver is granted. Students will receive communication during each period that waivers are accepted.
Questions regarding your insurance enrollment or waiver request can be emailed to uno.bst@nebraska.edu.
Athletes
All domestic and international athletes are required to have health insurance. International students with an “F” or “J” visa will be sent directions on how to enroll or submit a waiver request to their UNO email account.
A list of domestic athletes will be provided to UHCSR for enrollment and your student account will be charged the premium. Insurance enrollment occurs every fall and spring term.
Questions regarding your insurance enrollment can be emailed to uno.bst@nebraska.edu.
International Students
All UNO international students and scholars with an "F" or "J" visa are required to purchase the UNO student health insurance plan.
You are required to complete the enrollment/waiver process every fall and spring semester.
Questions regarding your insurance enrollment can be emailed to uno.bst@nebraska.edu.
ILUNO/IPD Students
All ILUNO and IPD students are required to purchase the UNO student health insurance plan. Coverage is completed based on the class session you attend. Your information will be submitted to United Healthcare StudentResources on your behalf when your session begins.
Questions regarding your insurance enrollment can be emailed to uno.bst@nebraska.edu.
Waiver Eligibility
Mandatory students must meet the following requirements before a waiver is granted:
The U.S.-based employer insurance plan must meet or exceed the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
If an international student, provide proof of coverage for unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation of remains to your home country. If you do not have Global Assistance Coverage or there are limits to what your plan will pay, you may purchase coverage online.
Coverage under an approved government-sponsored/guaranteed program with a current financial guarantee on file with the university. Approved plans include the following:
- Saudi Arabian Cultural Mission (SACM)
- Embassy of Oman
- Kuwait
- United Arab Emirates (UAE)