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Online Enrollment Periods

Returning Students - 05/16/2022 - 06/03/2022

Incoming School of Health Professions (except Genetic Counseling Students) - 06/20/2022 - 07/06/2022

Incoming Psychology Interns (Dependents Only) - 07/01/2022 - 07/15/2022

Incoming Medical, Graduate and Genetic Counseling Students and Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Scholars - 07/22/22 - 08/12/2022

Incoming DNP Students - 01/02/2023 - 01/20/2023

Online Enrollment

Your username will be your 6 digit BCM ID with 2 leading zeros.

Online Enrollment Guide

Students with a Qualifying Life Event

Opt-Out/Waiver

Opt-Out/Waiver Periods

The Returning Students waiver period ended 06/03/2022. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.

The Incoming School of Health Professions (O&P and PA) waiver period ended 07/06/2022. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.

The Incoming Med, Grad and Genetic Counseling and Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Scholars waiver period ended 08/12/2022. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.

The Incoming DNP Students Spring 22-23 waiver period ended 01/20/2023. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.

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Contact

Baylor College of Medicine

For student health insurance inquiries, students are to contact the BCM offices listed below. Please note we do not accept third party inquiries from parents, insurance vendors, brokers, pharmacies or doctor’s offices.

Student Benefits Office

General questions about coverage including waiver or enrolling, waiver denials, coverage while on leave of absence, etc.

[email protected]
1-713-798-1500

Student Account Services

Questions about Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) billing and credits.

[email protected]
1-713-798-4322

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Hours: Available 24 hours
Languages: English, Spanish
988
Dial 988 from any phone to be immediately connected