| Coverage Period | Waiver Available | Enrollment and Waiver Deadline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | August 10, 2026 to August 9, 2027 | June 6 | August 25 |
| Spring | January 6–August 9, 2027 | November 27 | January 12 |
| Summer | May 20–August 9, 2027 | N/A | N/A |
To Enroll
All students are automatically billed and enrolled during the Fall and Spring semesters in the Student Health Insurance Plan once registered for at least one academic credit. You do not need to take any additional steps.
Upon Enrollment
Please allow 5-7 days following your enrollment to access your ID card online or on our mobile site. You will not receive a card in the mail!
Online
- Visit
- Select “Print Your ID Card” on the left side of the column
- Enter in your student ID number and date of birth
- Click “View Card”
Mobile
You may also download your ID card to your smart phone by downloading the Aetna mobile app by visiting . You will then log in (to register for access to the secure member site, type “” into your mobile web browser and follow the directions to “Register Now”) then select “ID Card Information.”
If you need further assistance, please contact Aetna Student Health Customer Service at 800.841.3140.
On Student Connection/Website
Print Your ID Card
*This will be your ID card; a plastic ID card will not be mailed to you, unless requested. To request that a plastic ID card to be mailed to you, please request one by calling Customer Service at 800.841.3140 or through Aetna Navigator.
Please complete the fields below in the indicated format to access your Aetna insurance program identification card, which you may print. Please be sure that the identification number and date of birth you enter are the same as those on file with Illinois Institute of Technology.
To Waive
You will need to complete the * by clicking .
* The spring waiver is only available to new incoming spring students. The Spring waiver is not available for students who were enrolled in the fall semester and missed the fall waiver.
Before You Waive
Not all forms of health insurance are accepted to waive the student plan. Students are not permitted to waive the Illinois Tech Student Health Insurance Plan if they have coverage through:
- A travel insurance company
- A company outside of the United States
- A company that only provides monthly coverage
- A life insurance company
You must also be able to answer YES to the following questions:
My plan is currently active or will be active by August 1, 2026, and I agree to maintain health insurance coverage throughout the 2026-2027 academic year.
Are You Graduating
Are you graduating or only need coverage for the fall term? Complete the “” form by or before December 12, 2026. If you choose to enroll in the “fall only” option, your coverage will be valid from August 9, 2026-January 5, 2027. The cost of your coverage will be $TBD. You will need to be logged into your to access the fall-only form.
After You Waive
After completion of your electronic waiver, you will receive two more communications regarding the process.
- An email confirmation regarding your next steps and your waiver submission.
- An email letting you know your waiver status (fail or approve).
Should your waiver fail, please review the reason. If you do not agree with the decision, you may appeal it by completing the waiver appeal form contained in the email sent to you.
If you have any questions or concerns with the process, please reach out to SHWC directly