Health Insurance
Health Insurance Changes for 2024-25 Academic Year
La Roche University has made the decision to eliminate the requirement of health insurance for the 2024-25 academic year.
Although students are strongly encouraged to obtain health insurance on their own, La Roche will no longer be a part of the process, and the payment will not be applied to a student's account at the beginning of the year.
Insurance requirements are still mandated for intercollegiate athletic participation.
Resources
Because of the unpredictable nature of medical emergencies, all students are strongly encouraged to be protected by a health insurance program. Students are responsible for acquiring and maintaining their own health insurance plans.
If you wish to enroll in a health insurance plan, here are some options:
International Students
International students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance, as health care in the United States is very expensive. If you do not have insurance, bills can be as high as $5,000 for a simple emergency room visit, or over $100 for a regular doctor’s visit.
Please note that even basic health insurance in the United States does not cover all medical benefits like prescription medicine, dental care or vision care. International students are responsible for any costs associated with their physical or mental health. Students should keep proof of insurance with them in case of emergency.
International students can purchase short-term health insurance plans. Here are common plans purchased:
Health Services
La Roche’s Health Services will remain at Steel City Internal Medicine Walk-In Clinic, located in the professional building at UPMC Passavant. The service remains a free service for non-emergency routine medical care for La Roche students.
Although health insurance is not required for a visit to Health Services, it is strongly recommended.
If the medical issues need further procedures or medications, students will be responsible for expenses incurred for the clinic visit. Those charges can be billed to a student’s personal health insurance or paid directly to the provider. Walk in or call 412-358-9613. A La Roche student ID card is required.