Student Health Care Coverage Policy

Responsible Unit: Student Affairs | Executive lead: Provost 
Created: 5/2011 | Reviewed/Revised: 7/17/2018 | Effective: 7/17/2018 
Compliance: COCA 9.9, COCA 9.11  
Approving Body: PPC | Classification: Local: Students 

Policy:  
PNWU students must present proof of personal health coverage, as defined by Affordable Care Act (ACA), to Enrollment Services at matriculation and again by August 1 of each year they are enrolled. The student is solely responsible for their medical bills. The University assumes no responsibility to seek reductions or waivers. PNWU secures disability insurance for each student through Med Plus Advantage. 

The University does not endorse any specific health care coverage plan or health care provider. The University does provide students a list of health care professionals and hospitals to assist students in finding diagnostic, preventative, and therapeutic health services when students need access to such services. 

Failure to comply with the student health care coverage policy may limit participation in education activities and may result in disciplinary actions including dismissal or a rescinded offer of admission. 

Definitions:  
Health coverage is legal entitlement to payment or reimbursement for your health care costs, generally under a contract with a health insurance company, a group health plan offered in connection with employment, or a government program like Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). 

Procedures: 
N/A 

Related Documents: 
The Center for Consumer Information & Insurance Oversight 

Policy Resources

For assistance with policies and procedures contact:

Lori Fulton
lfulton@pnwu.edu