Michigan State University partners with Aetna to provide health insurance options for students, graduate assistants and eligible dependents. When enrolled in the plan, students and graduate assistants are assigned a primary care physician, or PCP, who’s based at Olin Health Care Center on campus. Students can change their PCP to a doctor in the Aetna provider network. More information can be found at https://hr.msu.edu/benefits/students/health.
For further information on student insurance and how to enroll, contact MSU Human Resources at 1407 South Harrison Road, East Lansing, MI 48823, 1-517-353-4434, SolutionsCenter@hr.msu.edu, or visit https://hr.msu.edu/benefits/students/.
Graduate Assistants
Students on a graduate assistantship will be automatically enrolled in the insurance plan as a benefit offered by Michigan State University. Eligible spouses and dependents of graduate assistants can be enrolled on a voluntary basis and are partially funded by MSU.
International Students
Most international students who are not on a graduate assistantship are required to purchase the Michigan State University health plan. The charge for health insurance premium will be included on the Registration Billing Statement and the student will be automatically enrolled. A limited number of eligible international students who can demonstrate active coverage under other insurance that meets the applicable waiver criteria, may apply for a waiver.
Human, Osteopathic, and Veterinary Medical Students
All medical students in the Colleges of Human, Osteopathic, and Veterinary Medicine are required to purchase the Michigan State University health plan or submit proof of other comparable health insurance. The charge for insurance premiums will be included on the Registration Billing Statement and the student will be automatically enrolled. Medical students who can demonstrate active coverage under other insurance that meets the applicable waiver criteria, may apply for a waiver.
All Other Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Students meeting the eligibility requirements may enroll on a voluntary basis. This includes undergraduate and graduate students who are in a degree program or completing certification.