Insurance Resources

Below are links to help you better understand the insurance process. If you have any questions, please feel free to email InsuranceHelp@pdx.edu.

General Insurance and PSU Student Insurance Plan Resources

• 2012-13 Student Health Insurance Brochure

• PSU Aetna Temporary ID Card

• General Insurance Vocabulary

  Insurance terms are confusing. Please click the above link to see definitions for the most common terms.

• Do the Math

  This form allows you to compare your current health insurance plan with the PSU Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan, to see which is a better option. Please note, that under "Coinsurance," Physician and Outpatient Mental Health visits are covered at 100% in-network. Most other benefits are covered at 80%/60% coinsurance, as listed.

• Sample Explanation of Benefits Form

  This is a sample of the type of form (with explanations) you will receive from Aetna after you visit with a provider.

• PSU Student Health Insurance Plan Power Point Presentation

  This presentation gives an overview of the PSU Student Health Insurance Plan, including benefits, cost, waiver process, and contact information.

Additional Resources:

• Oregon Health Plan

  In Oregon, the Medicaid program is called the Oregon Health Plan (OHP). OHP is a public health insurance program for certain categories of people with low incomes. Some of those categories are: children, pregnant women and newborns, people with disabilities, and people who need long-term care.

• Oregon Healthy Kids

  Oregon has a health care program for children called Healthy Kids. Created by House Bill 2116 during the 2009 Legislative Session, Healthy Kids provides access to health coverage for all Oregon's uninsured children age 18 and younger. Healthy Kids comprehensive health care coverage includes medical, dental, vision, mental health care, and prescription benefits.

• Oregon Medical Insurance Pool

  Covers adults and children who are unable to obtain medical insurance because of health conditions.