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Mandatory Health Coverage

In Massachusetts, it’s the law. Massachusetts law requires that every full-time and part-time student enrolled in a certificate, diploma or degree-granting program of higher education must participate in their school’s Student Health Program or in a health benefit plan with comparable coverage.

While mandatory health insurance is the law, at Northeastern, it is more than that; it is a commitment to the health and well-being of each of our students. We know from experience that good health and holistic wellness are critical elements of a student’s academic success. Supporting that success is a commitment we take very seriously. We also know that with health care costs at all time highs, uninsured students, as well as those covered by plans with inadequate benefits and/or no limits on out-of-pocket costs, place their education at significant risk. The financial burden associated with an accident or illness could interrupt their studies, putting their academic pursuits—and ultimately their professional and career goals—on hold or ending them completely. That’s a risk we find unacceptable.