Health Insurance

In order to ensure compliance with Massachusetts’ mandate on health insurance coverage, all SSW students  taking 3/4 or full-time credit hours will now be automatically enrolled in and billed for the School’s health Insurance plan. Those students who have separate coverage may choose to waive enrollment.

About the plan:

The School's 2025-26 plan is effective June 1, 2025 to May 31, 2026. Information about costs can be found here: 

M.S.W. fees

Ph.D. Fees

Benefits Overview

The student healthcare plan offers comprehensive benefits that include hospital room and board, inpatient and outpatient surgical procedures, labs and x-rays, chemotherapy and radiation, inpatient and outpatient mental health services, physician office visits, consultant visits, ambulance, emergency care and prescriptions. For complete details about coverage, limitations and exclusions, go to the Gallagher Students website(link is external) and select the Summary of Benefits and Coverage document from the Plan Materials section.

Considerations When Waiving Coverage
Instructions for Waiving Coverage