Health Insurance Waiver Deadlines
| semester | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall 2023 | 09/01/2023 |
| Spring 2024 | 01/19/2024 |
| Summer A/C 2024 | 05/24/2024 |
| Summer B 2024 | 07/12/2024 |
| Fall 2024 | 09/06/2024 |
| Spring 2025 | 01/24/2025 |
| Summer A/C 2025 | 05/23/2025 |
Waiver Instructions
Everything is done online! You will just need your current health insurance card and your GatorLink credentials to access the secure portal.
We also have a helpful instruction guide for your reference.
Adding New Health Insurance Information
If it is your first time filling out the form, or you have new active health insurance to enter, please follow the steps below.
- Go to the UF Student Self-Service Portal
- Log in using your Gatorlink username and password
- From the Home button click the link under Insurance begin the insurance waiver process
- Select the appropriate button to provide proof of comparable coverage. This is opting out of the default Student Health Insurance Plan
- Complete the coverage screening questionnaire and hit Submit (please note that these questions are taken directly from the coverage requirements)
- You will be redirected to the Insurance page. Click the blue Add New button. If you are not automatically redirected, simply click the umbrella icon and then click Add
- Enter your health insurance information and click the blue Add button
- Upload an image of the front and back of your health insurance card
- Log back into the portal and click on Insurance to check the verification status. Status updates are available approximately 3-5 business days (as the waiver deadline approaches this time may be delayed)
Renewing Your Health Insurance Waiver
If your health insurance has remained the same, and you have no new information to add, please follow the steps below.
- Go to the UF Student Self-Service Portal
- Log in using your Gatorlink username and password
- From the Home button click the Insurance tab (Umbrella icon) to begin the insurance waiver process
- Click the orange Renew button (This will pre-populate the same insurance information)
- Select the academic term you are completing the waiver renewal for
- Upload an image of the front and back of your health insurance card (if not supplied in your prior waiver form)
- Log back into the portal and click on the Insurance tab to check the verification status. Status updates are available in approximately 30 minutes to 1 hour (as the waiver deadline approaches this time may be delayed)
What do the waiver statuses mean?
Submission of a waiver does not guarantee that the waiver will be accepted. Check your waiver status after submission. Below are the different statuses that you may see:
Pending Review – A default status for waivers where no health insurance company was selected. Please take the time to make sure you added your company name (if available in the menu).
Pending Verification – We are in the process of verifying that coverage is active and meets the requirements.
Verified – Success!
Verification Failed – This status simply means that the waiver was not able to be processed automatically through the payor’s system and has been added to our team work queue for manual verification. Our team will review the waiver and apply a Verified or Review Failed status as appropriate. Check back later.
Review Failed – Our office has reviewed your plan and is unable to determine valid coverage. Please check to ensure that the information from your insurance card was entered correctly and that your insurance offers the benefits required. If all information appears to be correct, please contact us. You will be enrolled in the school plan if no further action is taken.
What if I don’t complete a waiver?
Students who do not submit a waiver by the deadline will be automatically enrolled in the UF sponsored plan for EVERY semester in which they are enrolled at least half-time, and will be financially responsible for the related charge(s) on the student’s account.
Who can I talk to if I have a problem with my waiver?
Contact UF Health Compliance Office with any questions or concerns: healthcompliance@shcc.ufl.edu or (352) 294-2925.
Students with financial aid allotment questions/concerns should contact their pre-assigned adviser at Student Financial Affairs.