Texas State University: Student Health Insurance Options

Texas State University offers a range of health insurance options for its students. The university's Student Health Center accepts various health insurance plans and is in-network with providers such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Texas State also offers a Student Health Insurance Plan, with Aetna as the carrier for the 2024-2025 Plan year. This plan is available to both domestic and international students, with specific requirements for enrollment and eligibility. Additionally, certain graduate students may qualify for the employee group insurance program, and Texas State provides resources for understanding insurance benefits and coverage.

Texas State University's student health insurance carrier for 2024-2025 is Aetna

Texas State University offers a Student Health Insurance Plan for domestic students who are currently enrolled. The university's student health insurance carrier for the 2024-2025 Plan year is Aetna. This decision was based on the benefit needs of students, provider access, and costs.

The Student Health Center Clinic accepts a variety of health insurance plans, including Aetna (PPO and Managed Choice only), Blue Cross Blue Shield (PPO/POS, HealthSelect), Cigna (PPO, Open Access Plus, and Local Plus Network), Humana (PPO, some POS, some EPO), Magellan Behavioral Health, Texas State Student Health Insurance Plan - Aetna/AHP, and United Healthcare (Choice, Choice Plus).

The Student Health Center does have charges for services, including office visits, labs, x-rays, procedures, immunizations, and other services. Payment is required at the time of service unless other arrangements have been made. The cost of services provided by the Student Health Center is the responsibility of the patient, regardless of whether they have health insurance or not. Texas State students can set up a payment plan or have their balance transferred to their student account if they are unable to pay at the time of service.

For international students, Texas State University requires all enrolled international students with non-immigrant F-1 and J-1 visa classifications to purchase coverage under the designated international student health insurance policy as a condition of enrollment. Students must maintain continuous health insurance coverage from the time of enrollment until they complete their degree program at Texas State. International students can request a waiver if they already have health insurance coverage that meets certain criteria.

Domestic graduate students must be enrolled in 6+ hours to be eligible for the Student Health Insurance Plan

Texas State University offers a Student Health Insurance Plan for domestic students who are currently enrolled. The insurance carrier for the 2024-2025 Plan year is Aetna, chosen based on the benefit needs of students, provider access, and costs.

To be eligible to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan coverage, domestic graduate students must be enrolled in 6 or more hours (3 or more for Summer), with at least 50% of classes being face-to-face. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9 or more hours (3 or more for Summer), again with at least 50% face-to-face.

Students in the final semester of their degree program who fall below the above credit hour requirement but were enrolled in the previous semester are eligible to enroll for their last semester. Students who purchase Spring/Summer coverage in the spring semester must meet the eligibility requirements for Spring only.

The Student Health Center Clinic accepts a variety of health insurance plans and is in-network with providers including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Magellan Behavioral Health, and United Healthcare. The clinic does not accept any HMO products or government programs such as Medicare or Medicaid.

Students with outstanding balances will be offered payment plans or have their balance transferred to their student account. Uninsured or out-of-network students will be considered self-pay and will be offered prompt pay discounted prices to keep healthcare costs affordable.

Domestic undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9+ hours to be eligible for the Student Health Insurance Plan

Texas State University offers a Student Health Insurance Plan for domestic undergraduate students who are currently enrolled. To be eligible for the Student Health Insurance Plan, domestic undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9 or more hours (3 or more for Summer), with at least 50% of classes being face-to-face. This requirement ensures that students have access to the necessary benefits, providers, and cost options that meet their needs.

The Student Health Insurance Plan is provided by Aetna, which was chosen as the carrier for the 2024-2025 Plan year. The decision to select Aetna was based on a comprehensive assessment of the benefit needs of students, provider access, and cost considerations. The open enrollment period for the Spring and Summer of 2024-2025 is from October 17, 2024, until February 1, 2025.

It is important to note that students in their last semester of their degree program who fall below the credit hour requirement but were enrolled in the student health insurance plan the previous semester are still eligible to enroll for their final semester. Additionally, students who purchase Spring/Summer coverage in the spring semester must meet the eligibility requirements for Spring only.

The Texas State University Student Health Center accepts a variety of health insurance plans, including those from different providers. Students can set up a payment plan or have their balance transferred to their student account if they are unable to pay at the time of service. The Student Health Center also offers discounted prices for self-pay students to ensure that healthcare remains accessible and affordable.

Texas State University's Student Health Center accepts a variety of health insurance plans

For domestic students, the Texas State University Student Health Insurance Plan is provided by Aetna for the 2024-2025 Plan year. This plan is available for Fall, Spring, and Summer enrollment, and eligibility is based on credit hour requirements.

For international students, Texas State University requires all enrolled students with non-immigrant F-1 and J-1 visa classifications to purchase coverage under the designated international student health insurance policy as a condition of their enrollment. International students can request a waiver if they already have health insurance coverage that meets certain criteria, such as being compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or being a recognized sponsored plan by the US or a foreign government.

It is important to note that the Student Health Center does not accept any HMO products or government programs, such as Medicare or Medicaid, at this time. Students are responsible for providing accurate insurance information prior to their visit, and they have the option to not use their insurance and pay out of pocket if they prefer.

Graduate students in benefits-eligible positions can participate in the medical insurance offered to Texas State employees

Texas State University offers a range of health insurance options for its students. The university's Student Health Center accepts a variety of health insurance plans, including major providers such as Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, and United Healthcare. The Student Health Center is also certified to provide services for Tricare Select, although students with Tricare Prime will need to obtain prior authorisation from their Primary Care Manager.

For domestic students, Texas State University offers a Student Health Insurance Plan, with Aetna as the carrier for the 2024-2025 Plan year. To be eligible to purchase this plan, graduate students must be enrolled in 6 or more hours (3 or more for the summer term), with at least 50% of classes being face-to-face. Undergraduate students must be enrolled in 9 or more hours (again, 3 or more for the summer term) with the same face-to-face requirement.

For international students, health insurance is required by university policy, and the premium will be billed to the student's university account during class registration. Students with existing health insurance coverage can request a waiver, which must be submitted through the AHP Portal before the tuition payment deadline.

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