Health Insurance

Proof of health insurance for all Health Sciences students is required before beginning the first clinical course, consistent with the requirements of our clinical education partners. With the increasing risks of providing patient care, it is necessary for you to be protected. This coverage is in addition to the accident insurance provided by the college. Each program will provide specific information related to their deadlines.

Your health insurance must be Major Medical Insurance and should have the following types of care to meet requirements of our clinical education partners:

Primary care – (regular doctor visits for checkups and general health)

Specialty care – (visits to specialists, like cardiologists or dermatologists)

Urgent care – (for non-emergency situations that still need immediate attention)

Emergency Room – (for emergencies like accidents or sudden illness)

Hospital Inpatient Services – (care when you are admitted to the hospital)

Urgent Care – (medical care you receive without being admitted to the hospital)

Proof of insurance will be verified at the beginning of each semester by submitting a copy of your insurance card. Verification of coverage from the provider will also be required if the name on the card does not match (e. g. covered under a parent’s policy).

Students are required to keep the policy current for the entire duration of the semester and notify the program faculty if changes occur. Students who are out of compliance will be unable to attend clinical.

Medi-share, MAP basic, and other similar plans will not be accepted. After careful review and further consultation with the clinical agencies, it has been determined those plans do not meet the criteria of the clinical agencies.

Health Insurance Resources

(This is not an endorsement of any site or policy.)

Foundation Communities Health Coverage Program

This free, non-profit, one-stop shop, resource offers navigators to help research available major medical insurance plans. This website also includes links to affordable housing. Information is available in English and Spanish. Appointments held in-person or virtually.

Website

Marketplace Health Insurance

For individuals who don’t qualify for Medicaid.

Website

Medicaid

Prescreening Tool: Answer some basic questions in the prescreening tool to find which benefits and support services you might be able to get.

Website

Health benefits through a variety of county programs.

Central Health – Medical Access Program (MAP)

Health coverage program people with low income.
Please note that effective Fall 2024, the MAP Basic insurance is not accepted. Only the MAP (non Basic) is accepted.