Insurance Options for Students

Wellness Center

Illinois Medicaid is Free for eligible low income, uninsured students

Dominican Students who earn less than 133% of the federal poverty level and who reside in Illinois can apply now for Medicaid. A social security number is required. PCC Wellness is a nearby clinic who partners with the Wellness Center and is present on campus to help students complete applications. If you have applied already and have had no response on your application, please come by. Please contact the Wellness Center if you are interested.

If you wonder if you or your friends might be eligible, check with the Wellness Center at 708-524-6229 for referrals and more information.

Health Insurance for Students: Important Changes

Dominican University strongly recommends students have health insurance and reminds you that health insurance is a federal requirement with tax penalties for those who are not covered. Dominican does not offer a sponsored insurance plan for domestic students. The Wellness Center does help students find quality and affordable insurance.

For International F1, J1 visa students: International students with an F1 or J1 visa are enrolled in the international plan unless they document that they are covered by a USA based equivalent plan. Please go to www.dominicaninsurance.com for more information. This health plan costs approximately $75 per month. It is billed to your student account on a semester basis. Please contact the Wellness Center at 708-524-6229 to make sure you are listed.

For full-time DACA or undocumented students: The health insurance provided to international students is also available to you and costs approximately $75 per month. It is billed to your student account on a semester basis. Please contact the Wellness Center at 708-524-6229 to make sure you are listed.

Dominican will continue to provide limited accident insurance for all students.

Elizabeth Ritzman

Director, Wellness Center

eritzman@dom.edu