Health Insurance
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)
- Contraception covered 100% (at preferred providers)
Mandatory SHIP
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.
For more information, please review the 2020-2021 Aetna Plan Brochure.
The Spring 2021 waiver period begins on December 7th, 2020 and closes on February 1st, 2021.
Voluntary SHIP
All other on-campus GW students are welcome to voluntarily enroll in the Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.
For more information, please review the 2020-2021 Aetna Plan Brochure. Click on the yellow button below to enroll.
Spring 2021 Open Enrollment
GA's, GRA's, and Fully-Funded Fellows
The Spring 2021 enrollment period begins on December 7th, 2020 and closes on February 1st, 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:
Marvin Center Ground Floor
800 21st Street, NW
Washington, DC 20052
Phone: 202-994-5300 (24/7)
Fax: 202-912-8488
Email: [email protected]
Life-Threatening Emergencies
On Campus: Call GWPD at 202-994-6111.
Off Campus: Call 911, or go to the nearest emergency room.