Student Health Insurance
Northwestern does not require its students to carry mandatory health insurance, however, we recommend students retain health insurance coverage.
Health insurance guides
To better understand what health insurance is and what your options are, consult these informative guides:
- Understanding health insurance – overview of terminology and types of coverage
- Understanding health insurance for college students – review of options for college students
State health insurance programs
- Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare
- MNsure (in response to the Affordable Care Act, effective January 1, 2014)