Aetna Student Health Insurance Coverage Explained

Aetna offers a range of student health insurance plans, each with its own unique features and benefits. These plans are designed to provide students with comprehensive coverage for medical expenses.

Aetna's student health insurance plans cover a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription medications.

Some plans also cover mental health services, including therapy and counseling sessions. This can be a huge relief for students who are struggling with anxiety or depression.

Aetna's student health insurance plans typically have a network of participating providers, which can make it easier for students to find affordable care.

Aetna student health insurance covers a wide range of medical services, including doctor visits, hospital stays, and prescription medications.

Preventive care services, such as annual physical exams, vaccinations, and cancer screenings, are also covered.

Aetna student health insurance covers mental health services, including therapy sessions and counseling.

You can visit any doctor or specialist within Aetna's network, and Aetna will cover the costs.

Aetna also covers emergency services, including emergency room visits and ambulance rides.

Aetna student health insurance covers prescription medications, including brand-name and generic options.

Some prescriptions, such as birth control and HIV medications, are covered with no copay or coinsurance.

If you're a student participating in six or more credit hours of pre-registered summer course work, you're automatically enrolled in the Plan and assessed a fee. This applies if the courses assess general/mandatory fees, and you've registered by May 19, 2025.

Students who received academic credit for at least nine hours and were insured in the spring can still get summer coverage, even if they won't be enrolled in enough summer hours to be assessed an insurance fee. This can be done through MYISU by following a specific set of instructions.

Summer 2025 coverage can be requested starting the week of April 14, 2025, and through May 19, 2025, by accessing the Student Health Insurance page through MYISU.

Academic Vision Care is a great benefit for students enrolled in the student health insurance plan. Eligible students can receive free prescription and non-prescription glasses and lenses through Academic Vision Care.

You'll need to set up an account to access this benefit, which will be emailed to you after the close of the term's open enrollment period. This is a convenient way to get the glasses you need without breaking the bank.

Visit the website https://ucf.myahpcare.com/benefits for more information on how to take advantage of this benefit.

Summer coverage is available year-round, but there's a specific process to follow. If you're participating in six or more credit hours of pre-registered summer course work by May 19, 2025, you'll be automatically enrolled and assessed a fee for the Plan.

You'll need to assess whether you'll be assessed an insurance fee for the summer. If you received academic credit for at least nine hours and were insured in the spring, but won't enroll in enough summer hours to be assessed a fee, you can apply for the summer fee through MYISU.

To apply for summer coverage, log in to MYISU, click on Student Center, then the NavBar, followed by Menu, ISU Extensions, and finally Student Health Insurance. If you're using a mobile device, follow the same steps, but click on the three dots on the top right of the screen first.

Summer 2025 coverage can be requested starting the week of April 14, 2025, and must be submitted by May 19, 2025.

Aetna Student Health offers a range of benefits to students and their dependents.

You can view your claim explanation of benefit statements, along with the latest health information and news, on the Aetna Navigator website. This secure website is a convenient way to stay on top of your health coverage.

If you're unsure about the Affordable Care Act, Aetna Student Health provides general information on their website. However, for specific information about Illinois State University's Student Health Insurance plan, you'll need to read documents specific to ISU.

Aetna Student Health has also made significant changes to their coverage, including providing coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, starting from fall 2015.

Here are some key benefits of the MSU Student Health Insurance Plan:

Aetna Student Health also offers peace of mind for students studying abroad or on spring break, providing coverage even when you're not on campus.