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Health Insurance
Proof of health insurance for all Health Sciences students is required prior to 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.
Health Insurance Coverage must be Major Medical Insurance. It usually includes primary and specialty care, urgent care including emergency room, hospital inpatient services, as well as ambulatory/outpatient services. Copays, deductibles, maximums, and services covered vary by policy.
Proof of insurance will be verified each semester by submitting a copy of an 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 and notify the program if changes occur. Failure to do so will result in removal from the clinical site and withdrawal from the program because students will not be able to meet their learning objectives.
Medi-share 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.
Possible Resources (This is not an endorsement of any site or policy):
- CHIP, Medicaid, WIC & more
Health benefits through a variety of state programs. - County Indigent Health Care Program (list of county program contacts)
- Every Texan Guide to Health Insurance Coverage / español
A guide for young adults for accessing health and food resources in Texas. - Find Health Insurance / español
- Foundation Communities Health Coverage Program
Foundation Communities’ Prosper Health Coverage is a free service helping individuals and families across Texas find affordable health insurance or other health coverage programs. No matter your income, immigration status, employment status, or education background, our team of federally-certified Health Coverage Navigators can simplify health plan enrollment by helping people fill out applications, review plan options, enroll in a plan that meets your needs and budget, and use your health plan to access affordable care. - Hays County Indigent Health Care Program | 512-393-5520
Call to find out if you might qualify for services.
Hays County - Health Alliance for Austin Musicians | 512-541-4226
Access to affordable healthcare for Austin’s low-income working musicians.
Travis County - Healthy Texas Women / español | 877-541-7905
Women’s Health and family planning services at no cost to eligible women in Texas.
Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Lee, Williamson, Travis counties - Insure-A-Kid | 512-324-0000, Ext. 86703
Assistance applying for low-cost health insurance through Medicaid & CHIP
Travis County - Lone Star Circle of Care
Help finding health insurance
Williamson, Burnet, Travis, and Bastrop Counties - Marketplace Health Insurance
- Central Health – Medical Access Program (MAP) / español
Health coverage program people with low income.
Travis County. Please note that effective Fall 2024, the MAP Basic insurance is not accepted. Only the MAP (non Basic) is accepted. - True Heart Hospice | 512-649-2274
Help you apply for Medicaid, wills, trusts, surrogates, end of life planning including funeral arrangements
Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Hays, and Caldwell Counties - Williamson County Indigent Health Care Program (WilCo Care) | 512-248-3252
Call the Healthcare Helpline to find out if you might qualify for services
Williamson County
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