Many colleges require you to have health insurance. More than half of colleges offer a Student Health Insurance Plan (“SHIP”). Many students purchase these plans, but there are other alternatives that may be available like: Staying on your parent’s coverage,...

Have your parent contact a plan administrator to ask about getting you covered. If your parent has insurance through a job, the best person is usually in the Human Resources department. You or your parent will need to fill out...

Many plans have  “open-enrollment” before the New Year, and start coverage on January 1st. If you do not sign up then, you normally have to wait until the next year, unless you have a “qualifying event” that lets you enroll...

If you have a pre-existing condition you may still be able to get health insurance.  Check out the “Insurance for a Chronic Condition” tab to learn more! For more information call Health Help Mississippi at 1-877-314-3843

If you can’t afford insurance, your school may offer some basic services at no charge through the student health center. There may also be clinics, community health centers or hospitals in your area that provide free or low-cost care. These...