STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION

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LSUHSC-NO offers students the option of purchasing student health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana (BCBSLA). Prior to the start of classes, students are required to either:

(a) Purchase insurance coverage from BCBSLA through LSUHSC-NO; or,

(b) Provide evidence of coverage by another company in order to support a waiver to opt-out of the BCBSLA coverage.

If a student elects to opt-out of coverage through BCBSLA, they are assessed for the required needlestick benefits premium only. The premiums for the 2025 - 2026 plan year are included in the table below and will be collected semi-annually (six months at a time).

Students who receive medical treatment or who are referred to outside hospitals or clinics will be responsible for their bills. Students will be expected to pay the charges and then file a claim with their insurance carrier.

BCBSLA does not offer COBRA coverage as it is only required by law for employee health insurance plans. Students planning on graduating in May that have paid for the health insurance plan will have coverage through the following June.

Example: Mary receives her M.D. degree on May 15th; her student health plan coverage ends on June 30th. She begins her new job on July 1 and her insurance through her new employer begins on August 1. Mary will need to make arrangements to obtain coverage for the month of July until her new plan is effective.

When a new academic year begins, students will maintain the same coverage they had the prior academic year. Click here for more information about making changes to coverage.

For additional questions after reviewing the 2025 - 2026 Student Health Insurance Brochure and the information on this website, please email shi@lsuhsc.edu.

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