🔹 What happens to my coverage if I take a semester off 🔹 Will I lose my student insurance if I’m not enrolled for a term 🔹 Can I keep my health plan if I take time off school 🔹 Do I still have dental coverage if I’m not in classes

Find out how taking a semester off affects your student health and dental coverage, and what steps you can take to maintain benefits during your time away.

If you take a semester off, your student health and dental coverage will be paused unless you request to continue it. Here’s what you need to know:

• 🛑 Coverage is automatically suspended if you’re not enrolled in the minimum required credits

• 📝 You can request continuation of your plan by contacting the ASU Supports Office before the term begins

• 💳 Additional fees may apply to maintain coverage while you’re not actively enrolled

• Visit the ASU Supports Office in the Student Union Building to get help with the process

Tip: If you’re planning to take time off, reach out early to avoid gaps in coverage — especially if you have ongoing medical or dental needs.

📘 Helpful Definitions:

• Paused coverage: Temporary suspension of your insurance benefits due to non-enrollment

• Continuation request: A formal request to keep your insurance active while you’re not taking classes

🔗 Suggested Links

• Acadia Health Insurance Overview

• ASU Supports Office

• StudentVIP Health & Dental Plans

📝 Special Notes:

• You must submit your continuation request before the semester starts

• Coverage cannot be reinstated mid-term if you miss the deadline

• If you return the following semester, your coverage will resume automatically