Student Health Insurance Benefits
Saint Louis University partners with Aetna Student Health to administer the SLU Student Health Insurance (UHP) plan for eligible SLU students and graduate assistants. Medical, prescription, vision and travel benefits are provided. The SLU Student Health Insurance plan is fully insured and compliant with the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Low/zero cost care is available through an arrangement with the SLU Student Health Center. Collaboration with Aetna provides access to in-network providers throughout St. Louis and the United States.
SLU's student health insurance has no pre-existing condition exclusions and there are no waiting periods. Dependent coverage is also available for eligible participants. Premiums for dependent coverage will be billed to the primary member’s SLU student account.
View the 25-26 Benefits at a Glance (PDF)
Optional dental benefits are also available through Aetna.
Medical/Prescription Coverage
The benefit summary below is effective July 1, 2025, for fall 2025 through summer 2026.
View the 25-26 Medical/Prescription Benefit Overview (PDF)
The benefit summary below is effective July 1, 2023, for fall 2023 through summer 2024.
View the 24-25 Medical/Prescription Benefit Overview (PDF)
Prescription Formulary
Prescription benefits are subject to the Aetna Advanced Control formulary. This formulary offers complete information about your prescription insurance benefits, including coverage for specific prescription drugs.
View the 24-25 Aetna Advanced Control Formulary (PDF)
Vision Coverage
The Aetna Vision Preferred plan is included in the University Health Plan.
View the 24-25 Vision Benefit Overview (PDF)
Travel Benefits
Travel assistance through On Call is included in the University Health Plan.
View the On-Call Travel Assistance Benefits (PDF)
Dental Coverage (Optional/Voluntary)
Aetna Dental PPO is optional coverage available to SLU students. Payment for elected Aetna Dental PPO coverage will be made directly to Aetna, not Saint Louis University.