Health Insurance

Yes.

Coverage runs from September 1 to August 31 of the following year.

If you have purchased the RISD health insurance plan, you can make an online UnitedHealthcare account to keep track of your plan information.

If you are not sure if you have health insurance, please call us at 401 454-6625 for assistance.

You can obtain your insurance card information from United Healthcare Student Resources.

RISD-provided dental insurance is not included in our student health insurance plan. You can sign up for dental coverage via University Health Plans.

The RISD insurance plan requires a referral from Health Services if you want to see a provider outside of RISD. Please call us at 401 454-6625 to process this referral in order to ensure your medical care is appropriately covered by your insurance plan. 

If it is an emergency, please do not wait for a referral and follow up with Health Services after.

If you receive an insurance bill and would like assistance, please forward a copy of the bill to Health Services or call us at 401 454-6625 for further assistance. Please note that the RISD insurance plan has an annual $50 deductible that is your responsibility as the student.

Call us at 401 454-6625. We will help you inquire with your insurance provider about reimbursement.

If you lose your outside insurance, you must sign up for our health insurance plan within 30 days after losing coverage.

While Health Services can no longer provide students medical care after they graduate, your health insurance is still active until August 31st if you were to seek care elsewhere.