Health insurance guarantees that you can obtain necessary treatment if you develop a serious illness or injury. It also guarantees that you can obtain preventative medical services like immunizations and physical exams.
The George Washington University (GW) offers a comprehensive Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Aetna Student Health.
In accordance with the Affordable Care Act, some of the benefits that are offered by the GW SHIP include:
An unlimited lifetime maximum benefit
Prescription coverage after $100 deductible
Preventative services covered at 100% (at preferred providers)
ALL undergraduate students, medical, on-campus nursing, on-campus Health Science, and ALL international students holding a J1 or F1 visa are required to carry student health insurance while they study at GW. These students will be automatically enrolled in the GW SHIP.
