What is an insurance waiver form?

An insurance waiver form is a document that allows a person to waive enrollment in a required health insurance plan, particularly one at a university, and verifies the person already has sufficient coverage through another insurance plan, notes Washington University in St. Louis. The Affordable Care Act has set regulations for what insurance plans must cover, so those signing a waiver need to meet specific eligibility requirements.

Universities usually require students to have comprehensive health insurance through the school or to sign a waiver by a deadline. Not everybody is eligible for the waiver, however, such as international students staying on a visa, notes Washington University in St. Louis. The waiver can usually be printed from the university's website or filed online.