like other types of insurance student health plans have undergone changes and now offer more protection for students. the law requires that these plans now provide preventive health services and access to contraception at no additional cost. in addition lifetime limits to coverage have been eliminated and annual limits are being phased out. this year annual coverage limits must be at least $500 000 and are eliminated entirely starting august 1 2014. however some college health plans (those that self-insure meaning they pay medical claims out of their own funds) don't have to comply with the annual dollar limit rule under the law though most do. you should check with the plan before signing up.
some colleges offer student health plans. what changes to student health plans can students expect to see this fall?