1. Why do students need health coverage?
While these are the healthiest times in your life, it is still important to be covered with health insurance. You never know when you might need it!
2. Why do I need student health coverage when my parents can have me on their plan?
The main reasons students get their own student health care plan is because they
are not qualified to be on their parents’ plan.
3. Is it less expensive to be on an individual student health care plan, rather than being on
my parent’s plan?
Yes, it can often be less expensive to be removed from your parent’s plan and get your own student health care plan. Even if your parents pay for it, you could be saving them money.
4. I am going to college out of state, do I need a new student health care plan?
If you are going to college out of your home state, you might need a new plan.
Some health care plans will be only useable in the state they are issued within.
5. What if I am only in college part-time?
Many colleges only offer student health care plans for students enrolled full time.
However, the good news is that the Part-Time Student Health Insurance Plan can solve your problems.
6. Can I get vision and dental insurance as well?
Yes, there are programs that offer it all! You can also get these plans from Unicare, Tonik, and Sound.
7. Should I sign up for coverage before I leave for college?
It really doesn’t matter when you sign up for student health coverage. The
Important part is to never be without health insurance.
8. I am a student athlete. How can I get coverage in case I am injured while playing sports?
If you are a student athlete you can get covered under the Sport Health Insurance Plan, which will keep you covered throughout any sporting season and beyond.
9. Can my parents pay for my student health insurance?
It doesn’t matter who foots the bill for your student health insurance. So, yes they Can!
10. Will my student health insurance be good after I graduate?
Most student health insurance plans are not good for graduates, unless you are in
Graduate school. However, you need to look at each specific plan to know for
sure.
11. How do I know if I should sign up for student health coverage or for work insurance?
It is easy to choose! Simply choose the plan that offers the best combination of
a great price and great coverage…all in one.
12. Will International Student Health coverage really help me? I don’t plan on getting
sick abroad?
No one ever anticipates getting sick, especially when they are traveling.
However, it is very possible to do so. Being covered is the only way to go!
13. I only need health insurance for one semester and then I will get getting it through my
full time job.
If you only need health insurance for a short time, you should check out the
Temporary Student Health Insurance.
