🔹 Can I use the health and dental plans during the summer 🔹 Am I still covered by student insurance after classes end 🔹 Do I have health benefits during summer break 🔹 Is my dental plan active if Iโ€™m not taking summer courses

Summary

Find out whether your student health and dental coverage continues through the summer months, including details for graduating students and year-round access to benefits.

Body

Yes — your student health and dental plans stay active during the summer, as long as you were enrolled in the plan during the academic year. Here’s what that means:

  • ๐Ÿ“… Coverage runs from September 1 to August 31 of the academic year

  • ๐ŸŽ“ If you’re graduating, your coverage continues until August 31 of your final year

  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ You do not need to be enrolled in summer courses to keep your coverage

  • ๐Ÿงพ You can still submit claims, access virtual care, and use your benefits during the summer months

  • ๐Ÿ“ฑ Use the My Peak mobile app or log in to to view your coverage and claim history

Tip: If you’re planning to travel or book appointments over the summer, your benefits are still valid — just make sure you keep your insurance card handy.

๐Ÿ“˜ Helpful Definitions:

  • Academic year: The full school year from September to August

  • StudentVIP: The platform used by Acadia to manage student health and dental insurance

  • Coverage period: The time during which your insurance benefits are active

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๐Ÿ“ Special Notes:

  • You must have paid the health and dental plan fee during the academic year to access summer coverage

  • If you opted out of the plan, you will not have coverage during the summer

  • For help with claims or coverage questions visit the ASU Supports Office in the Student Union Building

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Article ID: 1554
Created
Sun 8/31/25 12:51 PM
Modified
Sun 8/31/25 12:51 PM