Student Insurance

2022-2023 Student Health Insurance Information

In our continued effort to promote good health among our students, assist students in meeting health care reform mandates, and keep costs at a competitive level, Rockhurst University reviewed options for the 2022-23 plan year, beginning August 1, 2022. We are pleased to announce that we will be renewing our plan with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Kansas City for the 2022-23 academic year.

Enrollment in the University sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is mandatory for all full time undergraduate (12 credit hours or more) and graduate (9 credit hours or more) students. Exceptions include full time graduate students in the College of Business, Influence, and Information Analysis, part-time students, Executive MBA, DO/MBA, MBA/PHY, ABSN, AA/AS, RN to BSN, MSN, Ed.D., M.Ed and post-baccalaureate students who may voluntarily enroll in this program if enrolled in a minimum of 4 credit hours. 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. Individual coverage has to be active by August 1st for the waiver to be approved.

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 2022-2023 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.  
 

If you do not waive the student health insurance by August 26, 2022 for the fall semester, or January 27, 2023 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, ABSN, 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 if enrolled in a minimum of 4 credit hours (each semester). Spouses and children of full-time students may also be eligible for enrollment in the plan. 

Below are the rates for the 2022-23 academic years for the student and to add your dependents.

    

 

FALL

08/01/2022– 12/31/2022

SPRING/SUMMER

01/01/2023 - 07/31/2023

SUMMER

06/01/2022- 07/31/2022

WAIVER DEADLINE

08/26/2022

01/20/2023

 

Student

$1514.00

$2049.00

$586.00

Spouse

$3120.80

$4298.52

$1228.72

Child

$2829.05

$3890.07

$1112.02

 

Family

 $3998.35 $5527.09 $1579.74

 

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, ABSN, 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.

Fall Semester:  $1514

Spring/Summer Semester:  $2049

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, 2022, to July 31, 2023
Fall: From Aug. 1, 2022, to December 31, 2022
Spring and Summer: from Jan. 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023
Summer: from June 1, 2023, to July 31, 2023
 

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 Saint Luke's Urgent 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, 2022–2023.
 
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.