Participation

If you are classified by the University as a regular employee, work 75% or more of a full-time schedule, and have an appointment of nine months or more duration, you and your eligible family members may participate in the Boston University Health Plan. If you are eligible, and elect coverage, coverage will start on the first day of the month coincident with or next following your date of hire depending on your date of hire.

If you are represented by a Collective Bargaining Unit, the Bargaining Unit must have adopted these health plan options in order for you to participate. In the event your status as a represented employee changes, please contact the Benefits Section of Human Resources for information on your health plan eligibility.

General Rule — If you become ineligible, you lose coverage (subject to COBRA). As an exception, if you drop below 75%, you may be eligible to continue to participate in a health plan option at Boston University. Please confirm your status with the Benefits Section of Human Resources.

Coverage Levels

There are four levels of coverage available under the Health Plan:

  • Individual membership (yourself only)
  • Individual plus spouse (you and your spouse)
  • Individual plus child(ren) (you and one or more children)
  • Family membership (you and your eligible family members)