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Health Insurance

All full time undergraduate and graduate domestic and international students must have health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in the school accident/sickness plan when they register. Students may waive the school's insurance if they can provide proof of comparable coverage. Proof of comparable coverage must be submitted via the Pace Insurance Portal (MyStudentMedical website).

Important Notice For Students Considering Waiving Out Of The Pace Insurance Plan

Waiving out of the Pace Insurance Plan is a self-reporting process and is not independently verified by Pace or by our insurance provider. For this reason, it is critical that all students choosing to waive the school accident/sickness plan consider not only whether they have insurance coverage, but also the degree to which that coverage is valid in New York State. Many out of state plans offer limited coverage or no coverage. Please take time to verify coverage before waiving the school plan.

The best way to verify the coverage (and limitations in coverage) of your insurance plan is to contact your insurance company. In most cases, there will be a contact number on the back of your insurance card. It may help to get specific, asking about whether the plan covers the following at the same level in NYS as it may in their home state or country:

  • Urgent care
  • Wellness visits
  • Sick visits
  • Prescriptions
  • Mental health care
  • Advanced imaging and diagnostic testing
  • Physical therapy

Access to waivers, your insurance card, brochure explaining coverage and much more detail can be found on the MyStudentMedical website.

Annual Health Insurance Rates 2023-2024

Please note that listed rates are subject to change pending New York State review

  • Domestic: $3,422.00*
  • International: $2,220.00*
  • International – ELI: Program dates and rates are available from the department

*The rates listed above include an annual $15.00 fee for GeoBlue Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Benefits provided by 4 Ever Life International Limited.

Spring Health Insurance Rates 2024*

Please note that listed rates are subject to change pending New York State review

  • Domestic: $2,122.00
  • International: $1,377.00

*The Spring Health Insurance Rates 2023-24 apply only to students who are starting their enrollment at Pace for the spring 2024 semester

Effective Dates

  • Annual: August 15, 2023–August 14, 2024
  • Fall: August 15, 2023–December 31, 2023
  • Spring: January 1, 2024–August 14, 2024

2023-2024 Waiver Deadlines– Domestic And International

  • Fall 2023: September 22, 2023
  • Spring 2024: February 9, 2024
  • Summer I 2024: June 14, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

    • Visit our MyStudent Medical page
    • Select your student type:
      • “Pace University Domestic”
      • “Pace University INTERNATIONAL ONLY”
      • “Pace University Fresenius Group”“Pace University Dental Plan”
      • “Pace University Vision Plan”
    • Click “Start Now”
    • From the “Quick Links” at the bottom of the page, select “Request an ID Card”, then follow the directions provided
  • To learn more about the co-pay amounts you may expect to incur, visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace Domestic or Pace International), and then download the “Policy Brochure”

  • The best way to verify the coverage (and limitations in coverage) of your insurance plan is to contact your insurance company. In most cases, there will be a contact number on the back of your insurance card. Before waiving out of the Pace insurance plan, we urge all students to take time to check with their insurance company to verify appropriate coverage in New York State. It is important to get specific confirmation, asking about whether the plan covers the following at the same level in NYS as it may in their home state or country:

    • Urgent care
    • Wellness visits
    • Sick visits
    • Prescriptions
    • Mental health care
    • Advanced imaging and diagnostic testing
    • Physical therapy
  • Students who can demonstrate that they have comparable alternate health insurance coverage may waive out of the plan by the waiver deadline (listed above). To do so:

    • Domestic students:
      • Visit the Pace Portal and log-in with your Pace ID.
      • Click on the "Students" tab.
      • Scroll down to the "Express Links" section and click on "Health Insurance Waiver”
      • Sign-in again with your Pace ID.
      • Once you log in, complete and submit the required information to waive out of the Student Health Insurance.
    • International students - Visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace INTERNATIONAL ONLY, Pace University ELI, or Pace University Fresenius Group), and then choose SUBMIT WAIVER for international students.
  • International students F1/J1 holders taking any number of credits must have health insurance. They must either remain enrolled in the Pace Student Health Insurance Plan, or complete the waiver process to be excluded from the plan. Students studying remotely and are in the U.S. must be insured or waive out by the wavier deadline. Students who are studying remotely from their home country are exempt from the mandatory Pace Student Health Insurance Plan. However, they will be billed and therefore have to go through the waiver process indicating on the waiver form “study from the home country”. Waivers based on “study from home country” must be submitted for every academic term of enrollment.

  • The costs, which vary for domestic and international students, and also vary by the start of enrollment, are explained in detail above.

  • The dates of coverage are listed above. Students who arrive in New York for academically related reasons (including student athletes arriving for training camp and practice, or international students arriving to search for housing or attend orientation) may be eligible for an extension of their coverage (at a prorated additional charge). Athletes seeking an extension of coverage should speak with their coach or a member of the Athletic Department administration. International students seeking an extension of coverage should speak with their admissions advisor.

  • For the safety of our students and our campus community, we require all full-time students enrolled in in-person classes to health insurance. We have worked to develop a plan that is, in many cases, more affordable and more robust than alternative plans held by students and their families. Additionally, we know that our students from out-of-state may experience issues with the breadth of the coverage provided by their plans when used in New York State. For these reasons, our students are automatically enrolled in the plan. They may opt out, utilizing the wavier process described below, if they can demonstrate comparable alternative coverage.

  • Insurance plans and their cost structures are based on identifying the total number of people covered by the plan. For this reason, there must be a clear deadline after which the number of participants will not decline. This is a major factor in keeping costs down for all participants.

  • Yes, students may secure financial aid (typically in the form of federal or private student/parent loans) to address their Pace health insurance plan expense. However, because not all students use the Pace plan, the expense is not initially included in the Financial Aid Cost of Attendance (COA) budget. Students who wish to take advantage of the Pace Health Insurance plan, and desire to have financial aid (again in the form of federal or private loans) address the charge, need only email financialaid@pace.edu with their names and University ID numbers, and a statement that they will need Pace Health insurance and wish to have their COA budgets increased to account for this expense.

  • Students enrolling in the program in the fall are covered for a full calendar. After the Fall deadline, students may enroll for the spring and summer by the SPRING deadline. After the Spring deadline, students may enroll for the Summer by the SUMMER deadline. After the summer deadline, students may not enroll in the plan. Students who experience a life event that results in the loss of other insurance may be eligible to be enrolled in the insurance after these deadlines. Students experiencing this must contact The Allen J. Flood Companies, Inc. at (800) 734-9326, or Pace@ajfusa.com. Students must be prepared to provide proof of the event resulting in loss of coverage. Additional limitations may apply.

  • Students who experience a life event that results in the loss of other insurance may be eligible to be enrolled in the insurance after these deadlines. Students experiencing this must contact AJ Flood Company (Contact info) and provide proof of the event resulting in loss of coverage. Additional limitations may apply.

  • Mental Health (including Substance Use Disorder care) is covered, but the level of out-of-pocket costs varies based on whether the service is “in network” or “out of network”. Please refer to the Policy Brochure for details (visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace Domestic or Pace International), and then download the “Policy Brochure”).

  • Yes, Gender Affirming Care is covered, but the level of out-of-pocket costs varies based on whether the service is “in network” or “out of network”. Please refer to the Policy Brochure for details (visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace Domestic or Pace International), and then download the “Policy Brochure”).

  • Dental and Vision coverage is included, but only through age 19. Also, the level of out-of-pocket costs varies based on whether the service is “in network” or “out of network”. Please refer to the Policy Brochure for details (visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the coverage in question (Pace Dental or Pace Vision).

  • Hospitalization is covered, but the level of out-of-pocket costs varies based on whether the service is “in network” or “out of network”. Please refer to the Policy Brochure for details (visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace Domestic or Pace International), and then download the “Policy Brochure”).

  • Urgent care is covered, but the level of out-of-pocket costs varies based on whether the service is “in network” or “out of network”. Please refer to the Policy Brochure for details (visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace Domestic or Pace International), and then download the “Policy Brochure”).

  • Injuries and other necessary care, resulting from participation in intercollegiate athletics, are covered by the plan. Please refer to the Policy Brochure for details (visit our MyStudent Medical page, select the Pace profile that best describes you (Pace Domestic or Pace International), and then download the “Policy Brochure”). As Athletes are somewhat more susceptible to injury than the average student, we strongly advise that Athletes think carefully, and consult with their coach and athletic training staff, before choosing to waive the Pace University Health Insurance Plan.

  • Please feel free to contact the Plan Administrator, The Allen J. Flood Companies, Inc. at (800) 734-9326, orPace@ajfusa.comif you have any questions related to this health care insurance or coverage. You can also visit our MyStudent Medical page for more information and select Pace University from the drop down menu.