Harvard 2026-2027 Student Health Insurance Waiver Guide

This English guide is based on the Harvard University Student Health Program waiver page. The screenshots keep the English pages and only add annotations at the positions that need clicking, selecting, or filling. The final requirements are subject to the live school system.

Waiver deadline: 2026/7/31 11:59:59 PM EST

01. Confirm what you need to waive before you start

Most students who buy alternative insurance apply to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. The Student Health Fee can only be waived under a few special conditions listed by Harvard; having other insurance alone does not waive the Student Health Fee.

02. Prepare this information before submitting

• Harvard account: log in to the Student Insurance Portal with your HarvardKey.
• Insurance ID Card: prepare front and back screenshots; they must be clear and readable when uploaded.
• Member ID / Group Number: use the values shown on your insurance card or policy.

03. Harvard Waive process

The screenshots keep the English pages with annotations only; follow the red boxes and arrows to operate.

Step 1 - Enter the HUSHP Waiver page and log in

Open the official Harvard waiver page, click Waive Now / Student Insurance Portal, and log in with your HarvardKey.

Official entry: hushp.harvard.edu/waiver-eligibility-application-process

Step 2 - Read the instructions and start a new waiver application

After entering the Waiver Application, click Continue first, then click Begin New Waiver Application.

Fall 2026 deadline is 2026/7/31; Spring 2027 deadline is 2027/1/31.

Step 3 - Select the items and semester to waive

Generally select Student Health Insurance Plan for the Fall / Spring / Full Year term that applies to you.

Step 4 - Fill in this year insurance company information

If Insurance Name has no matching option, select Other and enter the insurance company as Redbridge. Fill in Member ID and the other fields per your insurance card.

Step 5 - Upload the insurance card and submit

Upload the front and back of your insurance ID card or the proof documents required by the school. After submitting, save the confirmation page or the confirmation email.

Quick note

If you have not paid tuition yet, the school insurance fee will be automatically removed from your bill. If you have already paid, the insurance premium will be refunded to your student account. You can transfer this amount back to your bank account, or keep it for other school-related fees such as course fees and misc fees.

Need help checking your Harvard Waive info?

If you are unsure how to fill in a field or worry about being returned after submission, contact a DIANins advisor for a step-by-step check.

Scan to consult: Harvard waive / insurance documents / submission field check

Submit 3-5 days before the deadline to leave time for any additional materials.

This guide is for reference only. The final requirements are subject to the Harvard HUSHP website and the Student Insurance Portal.