Harvard University Health Services

Rescind Waiver Policy

Waiver Deadlines
Fall term September 30
Spring term February 28

You may request to rescind your waiver and reinstate your Harvard Blue Cross Blue Shield coverage by completing a waiver rescind form. There is a $50 rescind processing fee for each request.

To Rescind Your Waiver

  • You must have a qualifying event* to rescind
  • Your request must be submitted within 30 days of the qualifying event
  • You will be charged a $50 rescind processing fee
  • Upon approval, your coverage will be retroactive to the start of the term for which you wish to rescind your waiver; coverage is not prorated.
  • Insurance charges and the $50 rescind processing fee will be applied to your term bill 

*Qualifying Events
Your waiver rescind form must be submitted within 30 calendar days of the qualifying event. You must include acceptable documentation of the qualifying event with your rescind form. 

• Loss of alternative health insurance coverage (letter from your insurance company indicating end date of your insurance coverage)
• Birth of a child; legal adoption; legal guardianship (birth certificate or copy of legal guardianship/adoption documentation)
• Marriage or Qualified Same-Sex Domestic Partnership (QDP) (marriage license or certificate of QDP)
• Entry into the country (passport stamped with entry date)