Changes to your Temple University Student Health Insurance

Exciting updates have been made to the Temple University Student Health Insurance plans effective September 1, 2025.  These changes will affect your health coverage, so be sure to review the details and stay informed.  Custom website and enrollment information will be available soon.

The carrier for the 2025-2026 Temple University student health insurance plans is now 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 choose also includes pharmacy, dental and vision benefits.

Students will still have the opportunity to choose from the same three medical plan options:

• PPO High Plan
• PPO Deductible Plan
• Keystone Premium Plan

Additional Resources

With any of the Temple University health plans, you’ll also have access to:

• Aetna Health app: Lets you access your ID card, view plan benefits, claims details, and find in-network providers
• Behavioral health telehealth and 24-hour Nurse Line
• OnCall Travel Assistance: Global Emergency Services while studying abroad

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 31^st 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 2024, your insurance will automatically end on Aug. 31, 2025. 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.

Enrollment Periods

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.

• Aetna - Disclosure Information

Contact Us

For questions regarding student health insurance, email [click-for-email].