Winslow Health Center
The Winslow Health Center staff supports the needs of our diverse student body through the provision of individual holistic care and education programs and activities.
Proof of Insurance
Students are required to upload proof of insurance through their Self-Service account and must have a hard copy of their insurance cards in order to receive services at Winslow Health Center. Winslow Health Center will bill health insurance.
Student Health Insurance and Billing
It is very important that every Allegheny student has a current health insurance card or a copy of it in their wallet. They should also have a copy of their prescription plan card if they have a prescription plan. As a reminder, Allegheny requires students to maintain health insurance coverage that meets or exceeds the minimum requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) while they are a student with the College. Students should know if they have to call for referrals and they should be familiar with which drugstores in the Meadville area will accept their plan. Often, students are not aware of whether they need referrals, who their primary care provider (PCP) is, or whether they have prescription coverage. This can significantly delay treatment.
Students that are covered by their home state’s Medicaid will not be covered in Pennsylvania. It is advised that they purchase the Allegheny United Healthcare Plan or find another private insurance that will cover them while at Allegheny. Contact your insurance carrier to verify coverage locations or to answer any specific questions you have on what your plan will or won’t cover.
Health Insurance Options for Allegheny Students
- Students under the age of 26 may be covered on their parent or guardian’s insurance plan.
- Students can purchase coverage on the Market Place.
- Students can purchase United Healthcare Coverage. The United Healthcare plan:
- Meets the ACA criteria for adequate insurance.
- Is accepted by most local health facilities.
- Does not provide 100% coverage. The student will be responsible for some of the costs (co-pays, co-insurance, deductibles, etc.).
- Provides one-year of coverage even during school breaks and student leaves of absences or withdrawals.
- Read more about the United Healthcare Plan:
- For further questions regarding the UHC plan, please contact their Customer Service Department at 1-800-505-4160.
Health Insurance Coverage and Fee
Allegheny College enrolls and pays the premium for students who do not decline coverage of United Healthcare Student Insurance. That premium is added as an insurance fee on each student billing statement. For information on enrolling or declining coverage, please contact the Financial Services Office.
Billing
As of January 2022, students are required to provide a photo ID and their medical insurance card for all appointments at Winslow. For questions and/or concerns regarding billing, please call 814-807-0670 ext. 301.
Health Insurance Facts
- The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that unless you qualify for a health coverage exemption, all US citizens must carry adequate health insurance or pay an income penalty.
- Allegheny students can seek basic care at the Winslow Health Center. However, students will need adequate health insurance for any possible hospital visits, physical therapy, laboratory work, or other services off campus.
- The ACA mandates that health insurance coverage has a term of one year minimum, unless there is a qualifying event that triggers a special enrollment period.
- Medicaid from outside Pennsylvania is not accepted in Pennsylvania.
More information can be found at: healthcare.gov | irs.gov
