Insurance Waiver for Veterans

For students with VA Benefits and/or TRICARE to complete the Penn State waiver on LionPATH, please follow the instructions below:
  1. Go to LionPATH
  2. Select “My Information”
  3. Select “Health Insurance”
  4. Click “Waive”

Enter the policy details for the VA Benefits and/or TRICARE as detailed below:

  • Student information should be pre-populated. 
    • Waiver Questions - answer “Yes” to questions 1-8
    • Are you a graduate assistant/fellow? Yes or No
    • Insurance Company Name:  VA Benefits or TRICARE
    • Member ID Number:  Use TRICARE or US Uniformed services ID card (Benefits Number)
    • Group Number:  Use TRICARE or US Uniformed services ID card (Benefits Number)
    • Is your Insurance Plan part of a Medicaid Program? No
    • Policy Holder First Name: Veteran’s First Name
    • Policy Holder Last Name: Veteran’s Last Name
    • Policy Holder Date of Birth: Veteran’s Date of Birth
    • Policy Holder Member ID Number:  Use TRICARE or US Uniformed services ID card (Benefits Number)
    • Insurance Company Phone Number: *
    • Insurance Company Address: *
    • City (Must be a City in the United States): *
    • State: *
    • Zip Code: *
    • Please select the type of insurance plan you have: VA Benefits/TRICARE

*Anyone on TRICARE (including dependents) get issued a US Uniformed services ID card with their information on it.  They can also request “proof of insurance” from the TRICARE portal.

*Any veteran enrolled in the VA health care system can receive a VHIC (Veteran Health Identification Card).  The process is outlined at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.