Effective Date: July 1, 2025
Issuing Authority: Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
Policy Contact: University Bursar, bursar@mercer.edu, 478-301-1111
Purpose
There is a continuing need for all students to have adequate health care coverage. The purpose of this policy statement is to explain the selection or waiver of the student health insurance
Scope
These policies and procedures apply to students enrolled in three (3) or more credit hours on the Macon, Atlanta, Law, Savannah, and Columbus campuses to provide proof of health insurance coverage each semester.
Exclusions
Exceptions to the Health Insurance Requirement:
- Students enrolled within the Regional Academic Centers are not subject to the requirement.
- All International students must carry active health insurance regardless of hours enrolled or campus attended.
Policy Statement
Those who do not wish to purchase the school policy must provide proof of coverage by completing an online insurance waiver at the CORE Management website by the published deadline. Once coverage is verified, the premium charge will automatically reverse off the student’s account. If the waiver is not completed each semester by the published deadline, the student will be held responsible for payment of the non-refundable insurance premium. No exceptions are made to this deadline.
Please note that in order for your waiver to be approved, your existing coverage must meet the minimum waiver requirements. Please do not contact the Office of the Bursar to request removal of these charges.
CORE Management is responsible for ALL waiver decisions.
Insurance ID Cards
Students will receive insurance cards 10-15 business days after close of the waiver period. Students may also enroll and print the identification card online at https://studentplan.corehealthbenefits.com/during each waiver period.
History
Revised July 1, 2023
Revised June 17, 2025
Additional Resources
Students should contact CORE at (888)741-2673 or send an email to studentplan@corehealthbenefits.com with any questions.