WashU requires all full-time, degree-seeking students on the Danforth Campus to have health insurance.
Health insurance is a program designed to help pay for medical expenses and the high
cost of medical care. It may also be referred to as “health coverage” and is sold by an
insurance company.
The insurance company designs a health care plan for individuals or groups and places
a cost for that plan. The cost for the plan is considered the “premium.” A premium is
the amount an individual pays for the health care coverage under the plan. The
premium is not the only cost for a person when purchasing a plan.
For detailed student health insurance information, see: