Student Health Insurance: Fall Semester Enrollment begins August 1, 2026 and runs through October 2, 2026.
The carrier for the 2026-2027 Temple University student health insurance plans is Aetna Student Health. Aetna Student Health offers comprehensive coverage, competitive pricing and a robust provider network, so you can get the care you need when you need it.
As in the past, the plan you chose also includes pharmacy, dental and vision benefits.
Students will still have the opportunity to choose from the two medical plan options:
- PPO High Plan
- PPO Deductible Plan
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The coverage period is either 12 months (September through August) or 8 months (January through August). At the end of the coverage period, insurance coverage will automatically terminate effective August 31. Students must re-enroll during the open enrollment period at the beginning of each new academic year. Eligible students will receive an email notification regarding student health insurance enrollment.
- If you enroll for the Fall term, coverage will remain in effect from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027.
- If you enroll for the Spring term, coverage will remain in effect from January 1, 2027, through August 31, 2027.
Please note: Aetna does not allow early termination of coverage. If you enroll during the fall or spring, your policy will remain active for the full coverage period for which you enrolled.
All full-time students have the opportunity to purchase student health insurance at reduced group rates. There are three plan options offered by the university through Aetna.
Some student classifications are required to have health insurance coverage in accordance with Temple University’s student enrollment policies. Refer to Classifications/Enrollment Process for additional information.
The coverage period can either be 12 months (September through August) or 8 months (January through August). At the end of the coverage period, the insurance will automatically end effective August 31st and students MUST enroll at the beginning of the new academic year during the open enrollment period. During the open enrollment period, eligible students will receive email notification about student health insurance enrollment.
Returning Students
If you were enrolled in one of the university-sponsored plans during the Fall 2025, your insurance will automatically end on Aug. 31, 2026. You MUST enroll each academic year during the open enrollment period in order to continue your insurance. Refer to Classifications and Enrollment Information for additional information
If you lose your outside health insurance coverage for any reason, you must contact us immediately to enroll in a plan.
Enrollment Periods
Open Enrollment | Semester | Coverage Period | Monthly Premium (Bill) Due |
|---|---|---|---|
August–September | Fall semester | Sept. 1, 2026–Aug. 31, 2027 | First of the month |
January–February | Spring semester | Jan. 1, 2027–August 31, 2027 | First of the month |
Monthly Premium Billing
Aetna is responsible for generating and sending the monthly bill for health insurance coverage. The bill will be sent to the address you provided during the enrollment process. You are responsible for paying the bill directly to Aetna. For questions regarding your bill, contact Aetna at 1-877-626-2308.
Transparency in Coverage
The Transparency in Coverage Rule (TCR) requires health plans and plan sponsors to make in-network and out-of‑network machine‑readable files available to the public by July 1, 2022.
Transparency in coverage helps consumers know the cost of a covered item or service before receiving care.
Contact Us
For questions regarding student health insurance, email [click-for-email].