GBS students are required to have health insurance. Single-coverage student health insurance through UAB is available at no cost to GBS students. Family coverage is available at an additional cost to the student.
Students who already have their own personal insurance (e.g. through a parent or spouse) have the option to waive student health insurance. To opt out, a waiver stating the student has major medical insurance that is comparable or superior to the UAB student health insurance plan must be signed. You will automatically be enrolled in UAB student health insurance unless you submit a waiver.
Health insurance costs post to your student account in fall and spring semesters. GBS will pay the dollar value for the individual coverage. The remaining amount to cover the cost of your dependent(s) is your responsibility and will need to be cleared from your student account before the end of each semester in which coverage costs post to avoid a hold on your registration.
For additional information, see the UAB Student Health Services Insurance & Waivers Information*. If you have questions, contact Student Health through the Patient Portal or by phone at (205) 934-3580.
*Insurance waivers must be received by the deadline for each semester in order to opt out of the student health plan.
Student health insurance becomes effective on the first of the month of your applicable start date, noted on your appointment letter.
Insurance Start Dates:
- Fall: August 15 - December 31
- Spring/Summer: January 1 - August 14