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Insurance basics

Having health insurance can help protect you from the cost of care if you get sick or injured. But how does it work? If you’re wondering where to start, we can help.

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Getting started with insurance

Find resources here to help you understand the basics of health insurance.

  • Understanding insurance

    Get an overview of how health insurance works, including info about premiums, copays, and more.

     

    Learn about insurance

  • International students

    Are you new to the US and how health care works here? We can help you learn the basics.

     

    Learn about US health care

  • Insurance basics videos

    Learn about copays, premiums and networks as well as how to find care.

     

    Watch videos

  • How to use your plan

    Get familiar with your health plan and make the most of your coverage.

     

    How to get care

  • Glossary

    Learn about key terms that help you understand your health plan.

     

    Learn key terms

  • FAQs

    Get answers to the most asked questions about health plans for students.

     

    Check out FAQs

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Legal notices

Student health insurance plans are insured by Aetna Life Insurance Company. Self-insured plans are funded by the school and administered by Aetna Life Insurance Company. Aetna Student HealthSM is the brand name for products and services provided by Aetna Life Insurance Company and its affiliates (Aetna).

Health benefits and health insurance plans contain exclusions and limitations.