Details About the UDC Student Health Plan
Eligibility
- Beginning in the 2026-2027 academic year, eligibility for enrollment in the student health insurance plan will be limited to UDC students under age 65.
- Students taking Workforce Development, Continuing Education or Dual Enrollment courses are not eligible for student health insurance. They cannot opt into and do not need to waive the insurance plan.
- Students who turn 26 during the academic year and “age out” of their parents’ insurance policy (loss of coverage) have the option to enroll in the student health insurance plan outside of the usual enrollment period. This action must be completed within 31 days.
- Those who experience qualifying life events (QLE) are eligible to initiate enrollment outside of the usual enrollment period. This action must be completed within 31 days.
QLE: Loss of health insurance coverage for a UDC student; newborn child of a UDC student already enrolled in the student health plan; loss of coverage for a spouse/dependent of a UDC student already enrolled in the student health plan.
- Contact Aetna customer service at 1-877-480-4161 for details.
Coverage
- The Aetna Student Health Plan, University of the District of Columbia Policy only includes health/medical coverage.
- Dental insurance and vision coverage are also available through Aetna. Students must enroll in and pay for this coverage separately. This action can only be completed during the open enrollment period.
Policy Details and Resources
Aetna Student Health Website
Aetna Student Health Plan Design and Benefit Summary
Aetna Student Health Plan Summary of Benefits and Coverage
Aetna Student Health Plan Dental Plan Design and Benefits
Aetna Student Health Plan Summary of Vision Benefits
Aetna Customer Service
1-877-480-4161 (TTY: 711)
Monday to Friday
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Reminders About Form Completion
Don't Delay!
If you need health insurance and intend to enroll in the UDC Student Health Plan, it is important that you complete the “opt-in” process as soon as possible to ensure timely health insurance coverage. Do not wait to be automatically opted into the plan, as this may take weeks or months to be finalized, and you will be without proof of health insurance coverage during that time period.
No Refunds
If you do not waive/decline/opt out of health insurance coverage by the designated deadline, you will be automatically enrolled in the university-sponsored health plan and charged the applicable cost for the semester. Once enrolled in the insurance plan, coverage cannot be canceled, and the cost will not be refunded.
