Health insurance guarantees that you can obtain necessary treatment if you develop a serious illness or injury. It also guarantees that you can obtain preventative medical services like immunizations and physical exams.
The George Washington University (GW) offers a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Aetna Student Health.
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, some of the benefits that are offered by the GW SHIP include:
An unlimited lifetime maximum benefit
Prescription coverage after $100 deductible
Preventative services covered at 100% (at preferred providers)
ALL undergraduate students, medical, on-campus nursing, on-campus Health Science, and ALL international students holding a J1 or F1 visa are required to carry student health insurance while they study at GW. These students will be automatically enrolled in the GW SHIP.
The Fall 2021 enrollment period begins on August 1, 2021 and ends September 12, 2021.
Printing Your ID Card
You can access your insurance ID card by going to the University Health Plans website and then clicking on the link "Online Insurance ID Card" on the left. You may also click on the button below:
