What Is The Best Health Insurance For College Students? 
What is the best health insurance for college students ? Going to depend on the situation . First is the student still on the parents plan ? Review your current coverage to see how it would work for out of network coverage , assuming the student is out of the area . If not leaving the plan area , no worries . Kids can remain on parents plans now till age 26 . Most universities REQUIRE a student to have health insurance . They have their own limited plans that they will add onto the cost of your education . The only way to waive this required coverage is to show coverage elsewhere . Student insurance is not awful , but most only provide coverage while enrolled . Summer break you may be on your own . Check your plan booklet . 