The seminary requires that each full-time or degree-seeking student and dependents be covered by health insurance. Full-time or degree-seeking students include “regular students,” “registered auditors,” and “special students.”  The seminary policy applies to domestic as well as international students.  It does not include “unclassified students” or “visiting fellows.”  Proof of health insurance must be demonstrated by registration at both the fall and spring semesters.  Students unable to provide proof of health insurance will not be allowed to register for classes.  

Prior to the beginning of each new academic year, the seminary mails out a “Proof of Insurance” form that each student is required to complete.  Insured students are asked to complete the form and return it to the seminary.  For uninsured students, the seminary provides information and explanatory brochures of available student health insurance plans.  The seminary does not administrate these plans but simply provides contact information for the various providers.  Upon receiving this information, the seminary asks uninsured students to review the brochures carefully, paying particular attention to the benefits, limitations, fees, deductibles, and premiums before selecting an appropriate one.

New York State residents have the option of applying for New York State Medicaid.  For additional information and limitations of the program, students are urged to visit the New York State website at: www.health.state.ny.us/home/html.

Students from other states and living on our campus are not considered New York State residents and therefore not eligible for New York State Medicaid.  As one option, they may apply for Medicaid from their own state. The local medical facility, Lawrence Hospital, will accept Medicaid policies from other states.  At the time of care, Lawrence Hospital requires that students provide their state’s insurance provider’s number and telephone number for the purpose of verification.  Infants born in New York State are automatically enlisted as New York State residents. Child Health Plus of New York covers pregnancy and delivery.  Visit: www.health.state.ny.us/home/html and navigate to “Child Health Plus.”