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After reviewing the school plan brochure under the policy tab, you may find yourself ineligible for the school-sponsored health insurance plan*. Some reasons you may be unable to enroll in that plan include:

* Graduating
* Taking online courses
* In- between semesters or leaving school
* Not enough credits

If any of these apply to you, you may wish to consider purchasing an alternate health insurance plan to prevent you from an unexpected illness or injury, as well as to help you maintain your general health. Two of the options obtainable to you are described below:

Individual Medical Insurance: This option is offered by Aetna Life Insurance Company and provides access to value added programs that are similar to those available through the school's student health insurance plan. Various individual programs are available, dependent on your location. Please look the links below for more information.

Click there for Individual Medical Insurance

Short-Term Medical Insurance: This short term coverage option is offered by Fairmont Specialty Group (Fairmont)** Whether your coverage needs are for 1 month or multiple years, a short term policy may be a solution during professional and academic transitions. Short-term health insurance plans are designed to protect against unforeseen accidents or illnesses, rather than to provide comprehensive coverage that includes preventive concern (such as routine doctor visits). Please see the links below for more information.

Click here for Short-term Medical Insurance


*Please thoroughly review the eligibility requirements for your school insurance plan to affirm that you do not visit them before enrolling in either a short-term or individual product. The school sponsored plan is a comprehensive and customized plan for the students of your school and, therefore, the plan recommended by your school. The Fairmont plan may not be considered comparable coverage for schools with mandated insurance requirements.

**Aetna Life Insurance Company and/or its affiliates (Aetna) and Fairmont are independent contractors. Aetna does not insure, underwrite or administer any health insurance plans offered by Fairmont and is not responsible for any products or services provided under those plans. The availability of the Fairmont plans does not constitute an endorsement by your school or Aetna and is only one of the options available to you in the marketplace.