Questions
Q. Does Boston College offer health insurance to graduate students?
Q. Are particular vaccinations required of graduate students?
Questions & Answers
Q. Does Boston College offer health insurance to graduate students?
Full-time students at Boston College (students registered for 9 credit hours or more) or students enrolled at least 75% of full-time, are required by state law to be covered under the Boston College plan, unless the student submits the required Waiver Information.
Boston College is pleased to announce that Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue Care Elect PPO will be offered as our new student health insurance plan to all eligible BC students effective August 7, 2009 for the 2009-2010 policy year. The BCBS Blue Care Elect PPO Plan provides comprehensive health insurance that includes access to their networks and pharmacies nationwide, a fitness benefit, as well as reimbursement for designated weight loss programs and access to their “Living Healthy Naturally” discount savings program. Go to Student Services for detailed information on insurance coverage, premium rates, and insurance waiver information.
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Q. Are particular vaccinations required of graduate students?
Yes, the state of Massachusetts requires that all full-time graduate students entering college must submit proof of immunization. All immunization forms must be received at least two weeks prior to the start of classes. Please note that you will be blocked from registration if either the documentation for or a signed waiver form for immunizations is not received prior to your registration.
View the Full Time Graduate Health and Immunization Forms posted by University Health Services.
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