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Student Medical Insurance

International students, Veterinary Medicine students, and School of Medicine students are required to have health insurance either through the Virginia Tech Student Health Insurance Plan or a comparable plan. Other domestic students are encouraged, but not required, to have personal health insurance.  Eligible Graduate Assistants wishing to use the health insurance subsidy must enroll in the Virginia Tech Student Health Insurance Plan. 

24/25 Aetna Medical Plan

Student enrollment is processed through the SMI office, and cost added to the student's account. 

24/25 Aetna Dental Plan

Enrollment in the Aetna Medical Plan is required for enrollment in the Dental Plan. Cost of the dental plan is paid directly to Aetna.

 

24/25 Important Dates

Annual Plan Coverage Starts August 1, 2024
*Summer Open Enrollment Starts May 1, 2025
*Summer Coverage Starts May 1, 2025
*Summer Open Enrollment Ends May 31, 2025
Plan Coverage Ends July 31, 2025
*Only available to eligible students