STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE CENTER
IN THE EVENT OF A MAJOR, LIFE THREATENING INJURY OR ILLNESS, you or a companion should dial 911 to dispatch emergency medical personnel or an ambulance for transportation to the nearest medical facility. If your injury or illness does not appear to be life threatening, you can contact the Knox College on-campus Student Health Center for basic advice and services.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE CENTER
All Knox College full time degree seeking students are automatically enrolled in an accident insurance policy that provides specified medical benefits if accidentally injured either on or off campus.
View a summary of the accident insurance policy benefits, terms and limitations by the link below.
INSURANCE FOR ILLNESSES
Knox College does not require domestic or international students to maintain or purchase a health insurance plan. Students are responsible for paying their own medical expenses due to illnesses or other medical conditions that are not due to an accidental injury. Knox College strongly advises students to have health insurance coverage to help students pay for these unexpected expenses.
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICE CENTER
Knox College strives to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students. However, accidents and illnesses are sometimes unavoidable.
For information regarding location, services and hours of operation of the on-campus Student Health and Counseling Center
REQUIRED INSURANCE PROGRAM
ACCIDENT INSURANCE PROTECTION
All Knox College full time degree seeking students are automatically enrolled in an accident insurance policy that provides specified medical benefits if accidentally injured either on or off campus.
Fee
An annual $99.00 fee is assessed to all full time degree seeking students for this coverage.
The fee is prorated to $66.00 for students beginning classes in the winter term or $55.00 for students that begin attending classes in the spring term.
Coverage
The accident insurance policy covers medical expenses due to a covered accidental injuries.
The accident policy may not pay for 100% of all medical expenses.
Not Covered
No policy benefits are available to pay for medical tests, treatment or care due to sickness or illnesses or any pre-existing medical conditions.
Students are responsible for paying medical expenses not covered by insurance.
OPTIONAL
INSURANCE FOR ILLNESSES OR OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Knox College does not require domestic or international students to maintain or purchase a health insurance plan.
Student Responsibility
Students are responsible for paying their own medical expenses due to illnesses or other medical conditions that are not due to an accidental injury.
Our Recommendation
Knox College strongly advises students to have health insurance coverage to help students pay for these unexpected expenses.
Healthcare
Basic health care is available through the the College Health Services Center on campus.
Additional medical expenses such as surgery fees, hospital charges, prescription drugs, x-rays, lab tests, emergency medical care and hospital visits are the financial responsibility of each individual student.
Parents Insurance
Students should check to determine if they can be added to their parent’s insurance policy.