College student health insurance
Explore health plans – just for students
Taking new steps. It’s part of growing up. When you’re a college student, the steps may seem to get bigger by the minute.
One of these steps is choosing a health insurance plan. It’s important to find a plan that works with where you are—on campus and in life, so you have the benefits you need when you need them.
Find out how to get started with a student health plan.
Experience lower costs and added benefits
Student health plans can be a valuable solution for college students and their families. Not only can they cost less than other plans – even less than staying on an employer-sponsored family plan – they can also provide better benefits.
Here are some reasons to think about a student health plan .
- Lower cost deductibles and premiums.
- Comprehensive benefits, including added services not always found with other plans.
- Greater access to national and local networks of physicians and behavioral health specialists.
- Better coverage for school-sponsored, on-site health clinics and virtual visit services.
Student plans come with added benefits because they’re designed with students in mind. Lower rates are possible partly because they’re based on a younger, healthier population and provide coverage for a limited time (just while they’re in school). Families and students can save money – and get high-quality coverage at the same time.
How to choose a health plan when you're a student
Looking at all of the options may help you find a solution that works best for your student and your family. Here are the options students can consider.
- Student insurance plans
- Parents' employer plans (up to age 26 if dependent coverage is available)
- Employer plans (for eligible employed students)
- Individual plans through the State or Federal Exchange.
- If you're under the age of 30 (or qualify for a hardship exemption), you can purchase a catastrophic health plan through an Exchange.
Depending on your state, you may qualify for Medicaid.
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