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Health Insurance

Are You Covered?

Your student health fee covers visits to the student health clinics but does not cover the cost of referrals to specialists, medications, x-rays, hospital or ER visits.  We encourage all college students to get health insurance coverage to prevent an illness or accident from causing a financial burden. 

Students without health insurance are encouraged to research options through the Health Insurance Marketplace.  Low-income students may be eligible for coverage through Virginia Medicaid.  Click on the Medicaid link to learn more.

Health Insurance Marketplace

A special enrollment period for the 2021 Health Insurance Marketplace is open through August 15, 2021 due to the COVID-19 emergency.

• After August 15, you can enroll in health insurance for 2021 only if you have qualify under certain life events. Click on the link for other important Health Insurance Marketplace 2021 dates and deadlines.
• Open enrollment for the 2022 Marketplace will not begin until November 2021.
• You can enroll online, by phone (1-800-318-2596), or by using a certified enrollment assister near you. 
• Use the enrollment checklist to gather required information ahead of time (especially if you are requesting financial assistance) to make the application process easier and faster.

Virginia Medicaid Coverage for Low-Income Students

Due to recent changes in Medicaid health coverage rules, many low-income students may be eligible for a new health coverage option that offers comprehensive healthcare services at low or no cost.

• Under the new guidelines, a single adult making less than $17,609 annually may be eligible.  Other criteria apply.  Go to www.coverva.org to learn more and see if you qualify.
• Enrollment for Medicaid coverage is available year-round.

Still need help? Feel free to reach out to us here at Student Health Services and we will be more than happy to try to assist!