South Dakota State law requires all F-1 and J-1 visa holders to possess an approved health insurance policy. In order to comply with state and federal laws governing your status, you must enroll in and purchase the State of South Dakota Board of Regents health insurance policy each semester. You can learn more about the insurance requirements by going to the student health website.
SPRING 2024 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:
FALL 2024 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:
SPRING 2025 ENROLLMENT DEADLINE:
If you do not sign up for a plan by the Deadline, you will be enrolled in the Enhanced Plan and the bill will be applied to your student account. You will then have to pay the higher rate for that semester and then you can change to your desired plan the following semester.
Under limited circumstances, the South Dakota Board of Regents may waive this requirement if a student provides adequate proof of coverage. The Health Insurance Waiver Request Form is available on the student health insurance website. You will need to make sure that the South Dakota Board of Regents requirements are met if you would like to request a waiver. This form must be completed and returned by the first day of classes each semester to the Office of International Relations and Global Engagement. Approval for these waivers is not guaranteed. If approval is not granted, you will need to purchase insurance through the mandated plan.
If you will be returning to your home country for the summer, you may receive a refund for the months you are home upon proof of a flight itinerary. You should submit the request, along with the flight itinerary, by emailing International@BHSU.edu at least one week (five business days) prior to your scheduled departure.