Student Health Insurance & Coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Enrollment
Angelo State University students have the option to purchase student health insurance provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (through Academic HealthPlans).
To learn more or enroll in the student health insurance, go to Academic HealthPlans or call 855-850-4299.
The plan, referenced above, is offered to current ASU students (that meet eligibility requirements) and does fulfill the requirements of the Affordable Care Act.
Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The payment of the compulsory Medical Services Fee at ASU and/or the use of the University Clinic do not satisfy the requirements of the ACA. Visit the HealthCare.gov Blog.
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Sign up for email or text updates and reminders: Visit the HealthCare.gov homepage, enter your email address under “Get important news & updates,” and click “Sign up.”
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Get more information on Open Enrollment
Mark the key dates and deadlines on your calendar for health insurance.
See the different ways to apply for health insurance. There are some other situations which may qualify you for a Special Enrollment Period. Learn about complex situations.
ACA Help Available
6 Assisters within 25 miles of 76909, San Angelo, TX
(listed closest to farthest away from the ASU campus)
Shannon Clinic
Phone: 325-658-1511 (MAIN)
Email: contactus@shannonhealth.org
Web: https://www.shannonhealth.com
Address:120 E. Beauregard
San Angelo TX 76903
La Esperanza Clinic, Inc.
Phone: 325-949-6227 (MAIN)
Email: aliciahenry@esperanzahealth.org
Address:
35 E. 31St Street
San Angelo TX 76903
La Esperanza Clinic, Inc.
Phone: 325-949-6227 (MAIN)
Email: aliciahenry@esperanzahealth.org
Address:
1610 S. Chadbourne
San Angelo TX 76903
Shannon Medical Center
Phone: 325-481-2009 (MAIN)
Email: exchange@shannonhealth.org
Web: http://www.shannonhealth.com
Address:
200 N. Main
San Angelo TX 76903
San Angelo Community Medical Center
Phone: 325-947-6871 (MAIN)
Email: esscontact@chs.net
Web: http://www.essconnection.com
Address:
3501 Knickerbocker Road
San Angelo TX 76904
Options for students to meet ACA requirements:
- Per the ACA, parents may keep their student(s) on their insurance plan at work until the date that they reach age 26.
- Students may purchase the insurance plan offered in this website from Academic HealthPlans as this policy meets ACA requirements.
- Students may purchase a catastrophic health insurance plan up until age 30 that satisfies the ACA requirements.
For more information, visit HealthCare.gov or visit Marketplace.cms.gov.
Questions about the ACA
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- Will I qualify for lower costs on monthly premiums?
- Why should I have health coverage?
- Can children stay on a parent’s plan until age 26?
- No coverage / What qualifies as coverage?
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Students must present their valid ASU OneCard to access university health services. Distance Learners who would like to have access to campus health services can opt in by paying the Medical Services Fee to the Student Accounts Office. For more information, please call us at 325-942-2171.
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