Harvard University Student Health Program

A health program designed exclusively with the student in mind.

Understanding My Health Coverage at Harvard

Student
Health Fee

This mandatory fee allows all Harvard Students access to almost all care at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS) for no additional cost. HUHS offers an array of services, including primary care, urgent care, mental health, and other specialty services.

Student Health
Insurance Plan

Healthcare services outside of HUHS can be expensive. The Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) helps reduce your costs to more affordable amounts. The plan works nationwide and abroad and provides coverage for major services like surgeries, emergency care, prescriptions, specialty care, and more.

Harvard University
Student Health Program

The Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP) represents the two parts working together (SHF + SHIP) to provide comprehensive health care coverage. This program ensures that students have access to comprehensive medical care on and away from campus.

Those enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) are covered when traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad, though out-of-pocket costs will vary according to locale. Learn more about travel coverage.


Massachusetts law requires that any full-time or part-time student enrolled in an institution of higher learning in Massachusetts participate in a qualifying student health insurance program or in a health plan of comparable coverage.

Those interested in or eligible for waiving coverage under the Harvard Student Health Insurance Plan for the spring term should visit the Waiver Eligibility & Application webpage for more information, including the application and waiver checklist.


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