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Student Affairs

Health Insurance

Students enrolled full-time at Western University of Health Sciences must maintain a health insurance policy for the duration of their education. Proof of such coverage is required at the time of registration for each academic year.

We encourage you to "shop around" for your own insurance coverage. Please be cautious and make sure the plan you purchase is right for you. Many students are enrolled in plans offered by Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, HealthNet, PacifiCare, Aetna US Healthcare and United Healthcare. There are many companies out there that can give you the coverage you need for your specific health concerns.

Health insurance is also available through a program offered the University, underwriten by Nationwide Life Insurance, at a reasonable cost. All students are automatically enrolled in this plan, and they have a 30-day grace period from the date of registration to complete an insurance waiver form and forward proof of alternative insurance coverage to the Office of the Registrar. Once satisfactory proof has been received, the insurance charges for the University plan are reversed. There will be no refunds or fees reversed after the 30-day grace period. No exceptions!

The 2009-2010 insurance plan which is underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance, provides students with access to a network of healthcare providers. Listed below are some of the additional features of this plan.

Cost of Premium: $1164 (basic), $1356 - ISAC & SMSPP Programs
Deductible: $200 per plan year (one-time deductible)
Maximum benefit for each injury or illness: $50,000
Benefits paid after deductible: 80% for in-network providers; 60% for out-of-network providers
Prescriptions: Present your Express Scripts card to the pharmacy with your prescription and pay only the co-payment amount. No more paying in full for the prescription up front. Co-payment amounts are as follows: $15 (generic) and $25 (single-source or multi-source name brand).
Dependent coverage: Costs range from $1446 to $3424 depending on your program. Review the student accident and sickness insurance plan brochure for complete details.

Note: plans are re-negotiated each academic year and any changes in cost or benefits will be shared as soon as they are available.

For more details on the NationWide health insurance plan, please visit the student insurance information page provided by Renaissance Agencies, Inc. You may also download claim forms, search for network doctors or access the Express Scripts website from this page.

View WesternU's student health insurance policy.

Last Updated:11/15/2009

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