Health Coverage Options
Students, whether they have health insurance or not, are eligible to use ASU Health Services. However, we strongly advise every student to maintain adequate health insurance to cover unexpected medical expenses.
Health Coverage Options
United Healthcare Student Resources
Existing Personal Insurance Plans and Healthcare.Gov information
Bridge Discount Plan
In cooperation with Arizona Board of Regents and ASU Health Services, ASU offers an affordable top-tiered medical insurance policy to students. This insurance provides access to the health and counseling services at any ASU Health Service location. The insurance plan is designed to provide group coverage to students that are currently uninsured, need a less expensive alternative or need an Arizona provider network. Students on the United Healthcare Student Resources are still required to receive their primary care through ASU Health Services and are required to obtain a referral to an off-campus provider. Each year the plan is negotiated by a Tri-University leadership group with input provided by student advisory committees. The plan is inclusive for all students with attention on the unique needs of the student body in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, and is non-binary and transgender inclusive. The Health Insurance office is located in the Health Services building, at the Tempe campus and can be reached at 480-965-2411 or insurance@asu.edu to answer questions about this policy.
Additional information on United Healthcare Student Resources can be found below or at www.uhcsr.com/asu.
Arizona Board of Regents Arizona State University Student Health Insurance Plan
The following groups of students are eligible for coverage:
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Undergraduate students if they are enrolled in a program of study and taking at least six units.
- Consortium agreement to take courses at a qualified college with an overall credit hour total of at least six units.
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Seniors may enroll with less than six units if they are in their last semester to achieve their final graduation requirements and had the insurance coverage in the prior semester.
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Graduate students if they are enrolled in a graduate degree or certificate program and taking at least three units or one dissertation/thesis unit.
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Graduate non‐degree students must have applied to a degree program and be taking at least six transferable units, be in a certificate program, or be a full‐time student taking at least nine units.
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Graduate assistants or associates who are officially hired, with a signed and filed notice of appointment, and taking at least six units of graduate credit.
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Post‐Doctoral Fellows, J1 Visiting Scholars or J1 Student Interns.
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International students on non‐immigrant visas, regardless of his or her fitting into one of the above classifications and regardless of the number of units being taken, are automatically enrolled in the Plan.
Please make sure you understand your school’s credit hour and other requirements for enrolling in this plan. United Healthcare Student Resources reserves the right to review, at any time, your eligibility to enroll in this plan. If it is determined that you did not meet the school’s eligibility requirements for enrollment, your participation in the plan may be terminated or rescinded in accordance with its terms and applicable law.
- Dependent coverage is not available under this policy.
- Students who are eligible for or are enrolled under Medicare are not eligible to enroll under the Plan.
- ASU Online students are not eligible for student health insurance.
- Your program degree must be affiliated with a campus.
Coverage will become effective 12 a.m. Arizona time on the coverage Start Date listed below and will terminate at 11:59 p.m. Arizona time on the coverage End Date listed below.
| Type | Start Date | End Date | Premium Rate |
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| Fall A | Aug. 16, 2024 | Oct. 9, 2024 | $417 |
| Fall B | Oct. 10, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 | $629 |
| Fall C (Full Semester) | Aug. 16, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 | $1045 |
| Spring A | Jan. 1, 2025 | March 10, 2025 | $523 |
| Spring B | Mar. 11, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2025 | $1,197 |
| Spring C (Full Semester) | Jan. 1, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2025 | $1,720 |
| Summer A | May 16, 2025 | Jul. 2, 2025 | $364 |
| Summer B | July 3, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2025 | $333 |
| Summer C | May 16, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2025 | $697 |
Fall deadline: Sept. 4, 2024
Spring deadline: Jan. 25, 2025
Summer: June 1, 2025
(first 2 weeks of class)
*Students enrolled in only Session "A" are eligible for Spring A coverage. Students enrolled in only Session "B" are eligible for Spring B coverage.
How Do I Enroll?
- Sign in at My ASU
- Under Campus Services, click on Health & Wellness Resources, then click Health Insurance and Enroll/Cancel Student Health Insurance
- Confirm the Student Health Insurance fee has been placed on your ASU account.
- You must enroll by the deadline listed above.
How Do I Cancel?
- Sign in at My ASU
- Under Campus Services, click on Health & Wellness Resources, then click Health Insurance and Enroll/Cancel Student Health Insurance.
- Confirm the Student Health Insurance fee has been removed from your ASU account.
- You must cancel by the deadline listed above.
Do I need to Re-enroll Every Semester?
Once enrolled, you will be auto-enrolled for consecutive semesters in which you continue to be eligible. Please confirm your enrollment each semester by checking your ASU account for the student health insurance fee.
Students may already have health insurance through their parents, or employer. If so, these students should carry their health insurance cards with them at all times. ASU Health Service can/will file claims to third party insurance companies we are contracted with if the student presents the card at the time of visit.
Insurance companies on contract
ASU Health Services will bill your insurance carrier If your insurance carrier is not on this list, we advise you to contact them to receive their guidelines for out of network coverage. You may also request an itemized statement for you to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. You should be familiar with the rule of your insurance to receive the best benefit. Most HMO plans have very specific rules about who and where you can be seen, usually only with your selected primary care provider (We are not able to bill to all versions of the following plans).
Some labs may be sent out to Sonora Quest Labs or Labcorp. Please check with your plan to determine if these labs are in your network.
- Aetna (except Banner)
- Arizona Foundation (AFMC)
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield (except Neighborhood plans, Honor Health)
- Cigna (except Local Plus plans)
- Great West
- Health Net (except Ambetter, Allwell)
- Humana
- Tricare West
- United Health care
Contracted AHCCCS plans:
- Arizona Complete Health
- United Healthcare Community Plan
*Please contact your insurance company to see if we are a participating provider. You will need to provide the following information.
- Call your insurance company.
- Provide ASU Health Service as the location providing medical service.
- Provide the Tax ID 860196696.
Individuals who wish to explore options available through healthcare.gov should visit the site directly. ASU Health Services may not be able to contract with all health plans purchased on the exchange.
Bridge Discount Plan
The Bridge Plan is a discount program which reduces the cost of healthcare at ASU Health Services clinics. The Bridge Plan is not a health insurance plan and does not provide any coverage for off-campus medical care.
All currently enrolled on-campus students (not ASU Online) are eligible to enroll in the Bridge Plan. It is designed for students who wish to use ASU Health Services clinics and:
- have high-deductible health plans with high out-of-pocket costs for medical care
- have insurance plans that don’t list ASU Health Services as an in-network facility
- do not have insurance and want to be seen at ASU Health Services at a discounted rate
The Bridge Plan enrollment fee and fees for services rendered at ASU Health Services clinics will be charged to your student account.
Bridge Plan Coverage Periods and Fees:
| Semester | Start Date | End Date | Fee |
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| Fall 2024 | Aug. 16, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2024 | $199 |
| Spring 2025 | Jan. 1, 2025 | Aug. 15, 2025 | $199 |
Costs for Services at ASU Campus Clinics with Bridge Plan:
- General Medical Visit: $15 per visit
- Specialist/Consultant Visit: $30 per visit
- Basic X-ray: $10 per day
- Laboratory: $10 per day
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the ASU Health Services Bridge Plan, please message the Student Health Insurance department through your MyHealth secure portal. If you are a parent or not yet an enrolled student, please email insurance@asu.edu with any questions. Please note that email is not considered a secure platform for communication regarding private health information, so please use email for general questions only.
Online Enrollment:
To enroll online, students must enroll by the following deadlines:
Fall 2024 deadline: Sept. 4, 2024
Spring 2025 deadline: Jan. 25, 2025
How Do I Enroll Online?
- Sign in at My ASU
- Under Campus Services, click on Health & Wellness Resources, then click Bridge Plan and Enroll/Cancel Bridge Plan.
- Confirm the Bridge Plan fee has been placed on your ASU account.
In-Person Enrollment:
Students can enroll in person at any ASU Health Services location during regular business hours throughout the year. If the student enrolls past the online enrollment deadline, the Bridge Plan will be effective beginning the date of enrollment.
Auto-Enrollment and Cancellation:
Once you enroll in the Bridge Plan, whether online or in person, you will be auto-enrolled in every consecutive semester in which you remain eligible. Please confirm your enrollment each semester by checking your ASU account for the Bridge Plan fee. If you wish to cancel your Bridge Plan enrollment, you must do so before the enrollment deadline of the semester you wish to cancel.
How Do I Cancel?
- Sign in at My ASU
- Under Campus Services, click on Health & Wellness Resources, then click Bridge Plan and Enroll/Cancel Bridge Plan.
- Confirm the Bridge Plan fee has been removed from your ASU account.
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the ASU Health Services Bridge Plan, please message the Student Health Insurance department through your MyHealth secure portal. If you are a parent or not yet an enrolled student, please email insurance@asu.edu with any questions. Please note that email is not considered a secure platform for communication regarding private health information, so please use email for general questions only.