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Curry Health Center

Student Insurance Support Starts Here!

We know health insurance can be confusing and expensive — but it’s important and required while you're a student at the 91次元. We’re here to help make it easier.

What you need to know:

  • All students must have health insurance while attending UM.
  • You can either purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan (AcademicBlue) or use/obtain your own.
  • International students may have extra steps — talk to your sponsor for details.
  • This rule is here to protect you, so you can get the care you need and stay focused on school.

Deadlines & Important Info:

  • You must make any insurance changes by the 15th day of classes each semester.
  • Choosing the student insurance plan during registration doesn’t activate your coverage right away — your plan enrollment won’t start until you’ve completed your school registration and finalized your tuition bill.
  • Because of privacy laws (HIPAA), we can only talk to you about your insurance — not your parents — unless you’ve given written permission by submitting a Release of Information (ROI) form.

Need to switch your insurance choice?

You can't do it through GrizPortal. Instead, follow the instructions under ‘Change Student Insurance Election’ in the menu on the left.

Taking 6+ credits and paying the health service fee?

You’re required to have health insurance. You can meet this requirement in a few ways — by enrolling in the AcademicBlue Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), staying on a parent or guardian’s plan, or using insurance through your employer, or obtaining a private plan.

Are you enrolled in 1–5 credits and previously had SHIP coverage? If so, you may be eligible to retain your plan.

To learn more and submit a petition, contact Dawn Camara-Clark.

If you’re interested in SHIP, you can learn more in the ‘Student Health Insurance Plan’ section on the left.

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Plan Ahead for 2026: Health Insurance at Curry Health Center

Beginning January 2026, Curry Health Center鈥檚 medical clinic will begin accepting health insurance for services.

Important: This change only applies to the medical clinic. Our counseling and dental clinics will continue operating on a fee-for-service model, supported by the student health fee to keep costs low. 

The Montana University System has long required students to carry health insurance. This update aligns with that requirement and will make it easier for students to use the coverage they already have. 

Students will still pay the student health service fee — included in registration each semester — which ensures access to our full range of health services and free wellbeing programs. 

For medical clinic services, students will need active health insurance coverage. If your plan is not contracted with Curry Health Center, you may still receive care by paying out of pocket.

Learn More

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Please call for an appointment.

Questions?

Contact Dawn Camara-Clark, Student Insurance Advocate
📞 406-243-2844 | Fax: 406-243- 6981
📧 studentinsurance@mso.umt.edu (Include your student ID/790# when emailing)