I already have health insurance. Do I need student health insurance?

You will need to submit a waiver with a copy of your active health insurance for the current semester. Follow the instructions above to submit a waiver.

How can I purchase the Gallaudet University insurance plan?

Log in here with your Gallaudet email/password and select I WANT TO WAIVE (to decline insurance) or I WANT TO ENROLL (to purchase insurance), then follow the instructions presented.
 
Does urgent care and the emergency room accept out-of-state Medicaid insurance?
Check with the medical facility to see if they participate with your insurance plan. Also, contact your insurance company to confirm coverage at a particular facility. Urgent care centers in DC may accept DC Medicaid but do not accept Medicaid from other states. DC hospital emergency rooms will accept out-of-state Medicaid.
 
Can I add a dependent or spouse?

Yes, please contact us to add.

 

What is The Difference Between an HMO and PPO?

Please check this information out. 

What to Know About HMOs and PPOs

 

Is Kaiser Permanente Medicaid accepted?

The answer is yes, Kaiser Permanente is accepted regardless of state, unless it’s under a medicaid plan outside of the DC, MD, VA area. Here’s the link on how to get new local KP number: https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/maryland-virginia-washington-dc/get-care/traveling/care-inside-KP-area

 

Do I have dental and vision coverage on my Wellfleet/Cigna plan?

No, you will need to purchase dental and vision plans. 

Vision Insurance 

Dental Insurance

Can I transfer my Medicaid from my home state to DC?

No. Medicaid does not transfer from one state to another. Each state has its own Medicaid program.

If you move to Washington, DC, you will need to apply for DC Medicaid and close your Medicaid coverage in your home state. You cannot have Medicaid in two states at the same time.

To apply for DC Medicaid, please contact the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) to learn about the eligibility requirements and application process. 

Contact

  • Student Health Services
  • Peter J. Fine Health Center | 102
  • shs@gallaudet.edu
  • (202) 651-5090
  • (202) 921-6211
  • Monday
    8 AM - 4:30 PM
    Tuesday
    8 AM - 4:30 PM
    Wednesday
    8 AM - 4:30 PM
    Thursday
    8 AM - 4:30 PM
    Friday
    8 AM - 4:30 PM
    Saturday
    10 AM - 2 PM
    Sunday
    Closed