Student Health Insurance Information

Lewis & Clark requires that all degree seeking and visiting, Undergraduate and Law students have medical insurance coverage comparable to that offered through the school’s comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan. Students enrolled in the Academic English Studies program also are held to this insurance requirement. Students at the Graduate School of Education and Counseling may voluntarily enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan. Students do not need to enroll in the school-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan to access services at the Student Health Center. Many services at the Student Health Center are provided at no charge to students.

Lewis & Clark, in partnership with USI Northwest, has selected Aetna Student Health to be administrators of the Student Health Insurance Plan, which is underwritten by the Aetna Life Insurance Company. Please visit the Aetna Student Health website through the link below for complete information on benefits and enrollment for students and dependents.  For students enrolling in coverage for the period prior to August 15, 2012, we encourage families to consider signing up for both the basic plan and the major medical buy-up (Optional Supplemental Plan), even if they have other coverage.  Why?  For students seeking coverage for the 2012-13 academic year and beyond, there is no buy-up necessary, because the coverage mandated by the Health Care Reform provides $100,000.  You’ll want to register for Aetna Navigator which will help you keep track of your claims.  You can also print out a temporary identification card and more on the Aetna site. Aetna Student Health also provides a Customer Service number just for Lewis & Clark students. If you have questions call their toll-free number, 1-877-375-7911.

AETNA STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION

UNDERGRADUATE AND LAW STUDENTS: Lewis & Clark College requires that all degree seeking and visiting, Undergraduate and Law students have medical insurance coverage comparable to that offered through the school’s comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan. Students enrolled in the Academic English Studies program also are held to this insurance requirement. Students are afforded one opportunity in each academic year to waive the school’s coverage. The premium for the school’s insurance is charged in two installments, one for the Fall term and one for the Spring term. If students do not submit an annual health insurance waiver, they will be automatically enrolled in coverage through the Student Health Insurance Plan, for the academic year.  For eligible students, information regarding the submission of the online insurance waiver, and the associated deadline, will accompany the first billing statement of the semester. The Fall 2012 waiver will be available on June 15th, with a Sept 18, 2012 deadline.  Any questions about who is eligible to submit an insurance waiver may be directed to Student and Departmental Account Services at 503-768-7829 or accountservices@lcark.edu.

Undergraduate Student Summary of Benefits 2011-12

Law Student Summary of Benefits 2011-12

Undergraduate Student Summary of Benefits 2012-13

Law Student Summary of Benefits 2012-13

If you waive the school’s coverage, and subsequently lose your private insurance coverage, you are required to enroll in the College’s Student Health Insurance Plan. Please contact Student and Departmental Account Services to rescind your waiver and enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan.

GRADUATE STUDENTS: Enrollment in the Student Health Insurance Plan is voluntary for Graduate students throughout the academic year. For information about benefits and coverage see the Graduate Student Summary of Benefits below.

2011-12 Graduate Student Summary of Benefits

2012-13 Graduate Student Summary of Benefits

The deadlines for voluntary enrollment are:  

• 2011-12 Graduate Student Enrollment Deadline Dates: Fall - 10/1/11; Spring - 2/1/12; Summer - 07/04/12.  Summer Group “A” - 6/7/12; Summer Group “B” - 7/15/12; Summer Group C - 8/23/12.

• 2012-13 Graduate Student Enrollment Deadline Dates: Fall Semester - 10/1/12;  Spring Semester - 2/1/13;  Summer - 7/3/13; Group “A” - 6/6/13; Group “B” - 7/24/13; Group “C” - 8/22/13.

SUMMER ENROLLMENT:  Enrolling in summer semester insurance coverage is voluntary for all Graduate, Law and Undergraduate students. Enroll here.

Please see the “Frequently Asked Questions” below for more information about the Student Health Insurance plan. Additional help with insurance questions also can be found by calling Patricia Wylie at USI Northwest (503-295-6357), Wendy Washburn in the Business Office (503-768-7201), or Gail Sullivan in Student and Departmental Accounts Services (503-768-7824). 

Additional Information

Why School Insurance?

Frequently Asked Questions 2011-12

Frequently Asked Questions 2012-13

Tips on Pre-existing Conditions 2011-12

Tips on Pre-existing Conditions 2012-13

Insurance Waiver

Comparable Coverage

Dental Insurance & Discounts

Aetna Student Health