Health Care Health care in the United States is expensive. The cost of repairing a broken leg is comparable to the cost of tuition for one semester - provided the leg heals without any problems. This is why all students at Drury University are required to have health insurance. There is no basic national health program in the United States.
People are responsible for their own medical care and expenses.
Because of the high cost of health care in the United States, it is important that you plan how you will pay for your routine and emergency health care while you are a student here. Be familiar with the coverage offered by your health insurance policy. Drury University Health Center Drury University offers student health services during the fall and spring semesters through a contractual agreement with Cox Health Systems. Students must have their health form on file with the Drury University health center in order to utilize the center. The health center is available to full-time day students.