May 2013 Graduates on PSIP: You have the option to extend your current PSIP coverage for a limited period. Please go here for more information.

Penn Student Insurance Plan (PSIP)

  • For students in graduate and professional programs, the cost of the health insurance plan is already incorporated into the cost-of-attendance budget used for purposes of financial aid and student loan eligibility.
  • For undergraduates, the Federal Direct Loan Program and Parent Loan Program (PLUS) are available to help meet this expense, as long as the student has completed a FAFSA.  In some cases, depending on the individual student's level of financial need, grant assistance may be available to aided students.  If you have any questions, contact Student Financial Services


Please click on link for Important Changes for 13-14

Premium Rates for 2013-2014

Single student coverage:

Effective Dates*

Annual

8/15/13 - 7/31/14

Spring

1/1/14 - 7/31/14

Summer

5/1/14 - 7/31/14
Premium Rates** $2,774 $1,677 $730

* This is a 50 week plan due to the transistion to an earlier PSIP start date for academic year 14-15.

** Please note: the Clinical Fee charge is no longer included is this charge and will appear as a separate charge on your student account.


Premium Rates for 2013 Summer ONLY

Single student coverage:

Effective Dates

Summer

5/1/13 - 8/14/13
Premium Rates $964

SHIAC (Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee)

The Provost of the University of Pennsylvania sponsors a Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee (SHIAC) with cross-University representation and health insurance expertise. Building on the initial work of SHIAC, the Committee is to continue to advise the Provost and the President on matters pertaining to the provision of health insurance for the students of the University. SHIAC will serve as a forum for discussing issues relevant to the provision of the best possible health insurance plan(s) to meet the needs of the students and the University. SHIAC will review the University's Student Health Insurance Plan and advise on the complex issues and concerns related to the administration of the Plan. SHIAC will set in place an ongoing review mechanism for
the performance of the existing Plan. SHIAC will monitor the existing insurance Plan and make recommendations for renewal or change of Plan design. SHIAC will develop a mechanism for soliciting bids from vendors as appropriate. SHIAC will discuss ongoing issues pertaining to health insurance, monitoring the changing marketplace of health insurance provision and managed care, and making recommendations as opportunities are identified.