Student Insurance

2021-2022 Student Health Insurance Information

Rockhurst University has negotiated an affordable and comprehensive health care plan for our students and their dependents. The Rockhurst health insurance provider for 2021-2022 will remain with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City. The student health insurance is a great way to address both routine health care needs as well as receive adequate care during periods of medical crisis.

The plan is required for all full-time undergraduate students (12 hours or more) and graduate students (9 hours or more) unless proof of current health insurance coverage is supplied to Health Services by the waiver deadline of August 27, 2021 for the fall semester. The insurance is voluntary for all other students including MSN, Ed.D, AA, AS, RN to BSN, M.Ed., postbaccalaureate, and all graduate students in the College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis, all of whom may voluntarily enroll in the plan. Spouses and children of full-time students may also be eligible for enrollment in the plan Please call 816-501-4127 for cost and other important information.

Students must actively attend classes and remain enrolled with Rockhurst for the first 31 days of each term to be eligible for coverage.

If you are interested in participating in the student health insurance plan, please follow the steps outlined below.

Mandatory

Waive this requirement or enroll your dependents for the 2021-2022 academic year.

Full-time undergraduate students (12 hours or more) and full-time graduate students (9 hours or more); dependents optional

All full-time undergraduate and graduate students will automatically be enrolled in the health insurance plan upon registration for classes unless proof of comparable coverage is provided via the online waiver form.  
1. Download and print Summary of Benefits (PDF, Requires University Portal Login) that describes your comprehensive coverage. 

If you do not waive the student health insurance by August 27, 2021 for the fall semester, or January 21, 2022 for the spring semester your student account will automatically be billed. (If you waived the insurance for the fall semester you have waived for the entire academic year).

Voluntary

MSN, Ed.D, AA, AS, RN to BSN, M.Ed.,  postbaccalaureate, and all graduate students in the College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis students, all of whom may voluntarily enroll in the plan. Spouses and children of full-time students may also be eligible for enrollment in the plan. 

1. Download and print Summary of Benefits (PDF, Requires University Portal Login) that describes your comprehensive coverage. 

2. Enrollment information

3.  Below are the rates for the 2021-22 academic years for the student and to add your dependents.

    

 

FALL

08-01-2021– 12/31/2021

SPRING/SUMMER

01/01/2022 - 07/31/2022

SUMMER

06/01/2022- 07/31/2022

WAIVER DEADLINE

08/27/2021

01/21/2022

 

Student

$1211.00

$1626.00

$466.00

Spouse

$2434.85

$3409.99

$975.14

Child

$2203.10

$3085.54

$882.44

Two or More Children

$2205.10

$3089.54

$884.44

Family

 $3133.90 $4391.06 $1257.16

 

Contact Information regarding Enrollment

 

  • Mandatory - Full-time undergraduate and graduate students:   (Student Development), 816-501-4127 or lanie.clark@rockhurst.edu
  • Voluntary -  MSN, Ed.D, AA, AS, RN to BSN, M.Ed.,  postbaccalaureate, and all graduate students in the College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis students, all of whom may voluntarily enroll in the plan. Spouses and children of full-time students may also be eligible for enrollment in the plan: Client Services Team, 1-800-955-1991, ext. 8 or clientservices@relationinsurance.com

 Questions

FAQs

How much does the insurance cost?

The cost for the health insurance changes every year as well as the policy. The cost for the 2021-2022 policy year is as follows:
If you are a full-time undergraduate (12 credit hours or more) or full-time graduate (9 hours or more) student.

Annual cost:  $2837

Fall Semester:  $1211

Spring/Summer Semester:  $1626

How long does the coverage last?

The policy terms are renewed every year at the beginning of the fall semester where price and coverage terms may change. The 2021-2022 policy coverage is as follows:
Annual: from Aug. 1, 2021, to July 31, 2022
Fall: From Aug. 1, 2021, to December 31, 2021
Spring and Summer: from Jan. 1, 2022, to July 31, 2022
Summer: from June 1, 2022, to July 31, 2022
 

What does it cover?

The plan covers doctor's visits, hospital expenses, surgeon's fees, tests and procedures, emergency room, and maternity care. Coverage includes inpatient and outpatient medical care and surgical coverage, with unlimited coverage. The plan also covers well woman exams and physical wellness examinations once per year, 100 percent of PPO allowance. There is a prescription coverage with a $15 copay for generic and $50/$85 copay for brand name prescriptions.  
 

Am I covered if I travel?

Yes. is a national PPO network with providers all over the U.S. For a list of participating providers near you.
 
Are immunizations covered?

Most immunizations are covered 100 percent if received at Neighborhood Walk-in Family Care and Goppert Trinity Family Care.

When will I receive my insurance card?

Your insurance card will be mailed from BCBS to the mailing address on file with the University.

If you have any problems with your insurance card, please contact Relation Insurance and let them know what the problem is and they will assist you in resolving it. 
 

How do I contact the insurance administrator?

You may call 1-800-955-1991. You may also visit their website at Relation Insurance Services. Inquiries may also be submitted to clientservices@relationinsurance.com

I heard that full-time undergraduate and graduate students are required to have the student health insurance offered via Rockhurst. Is that true?

Enrollment in the University sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is mandatory for all full time (12 hours or more) undergraduate and for all full time (9 hours or more) graduate students in the following programs: PT, OT, and CSD. These students are automatically enrolled in the plan and the cost is added to your student account. Exceptions include M.Ed, MSN, Ed.D, AA, AS, RN to BSN, post-baccalaureate, and all graduate students in the College of Business, Influence and Information Analysis students, all of whom may voluntarily enroll in the plan. Spouses and children of fulltime students may also be eligible for enrollment in the plan. More information can be found at www.rockhurst.edu/healthinsurance, under Student Insurance, 2021–2022.
 
Students must actively attend classes and remain enrolled with Rockhurst for the first 31 days of each term to be eligible for coverage. 
 
What are the benefits of having student health insurance in addition to the coverage already offered by my employer/parents/spouse?

The University negotiated a comprehensive and affordable student health insurance plan for Rockhurst students with Relation Insurance. Given the benefits offered for the cost, this is a great way to address health care costs for injuries and sickness as well as to help pay for care during periods of medical crisis.

 

For all other questions or concerns regarding the Student Health Insurance plan: Angela King  (Relation Insurance Services),913-754-5601