How do I get student health insurance?

Understanding student health insurance plans

Student health insurance is group health insurance provided by colleges and universities. Check with your school clinic to find health insurance information about any available student health insurance plans.

The American College Health Association (ACHA) provides standards about student health insurance coverage and also recommends that colleges require students to have health insurance coverage.

Some colleges employ a health insurance agent or health insurance broker to sell student health insurance plans. Colleges recognize that health insurance costs may be high for students on limited budgets, and usually select health insurance companies offering affordable health insurance plans.

Check your school’s Web site to see if they provide online health insurance information or you can search for student health insurance options online.