Health, Counseling, and Student Wellness: About Us

NKU does NOT offer a student health insurance plan for domestic students.

NKU does NOT require students to have health insurance (with the exception of International Students that are required by law to have insurance). However, the American health care system is very expensive and NKU strongly encourages ALL students to maintain adequate health insurance coverage. Fast and convenient access to health care is important for students to avoid disruption of their studies and significant financial hardship should major medical care be required due to an unforeseen illness or injury.

If you are a Kentucky resident and do not have health insurance, please visit the Kynect website to see if you qualify for health insurance assistance.

For other affordable health care plans please visit https://www.healthcare.gov

If you are an International student and have purchased the required health insurance through NKU, please go to Lewermark.com

Health, Counseling and Student Wellness (HCSW) provides primary health care services to NKU students, faculty and staff, as well as individuals, group and couples counseling to NKU students.

Our Nurse Practitioners are credentialed and "in-network" providers for:

• Aetna
• Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Humana
• Lewermark (International Student Insurance)
• Tricare
• United Health Care
• MedBen

At this time, HCSW does not accept MEDICAID/MEDICARE insurance plans.

While many of our services are covered by health insurance plans, it is recommended that each individual check his/her plan for coverage details.

• HCSW is able to accept cash, checks, credit card, Health Savings Account (HSA), and AllCard payments. The amount charged per visit is based upon the type of the service provided.
• Copays are due at the time of the visit. Call our secure phone line at (859) 441-0407 to pay over the phone.
• HCSW staff will file the claim with your insurance provider but you will be responsible for any amount that is not covered by your insurance (co-insurance or deductibles). 
• Please bring your insurance card (or a picture of it) with you to each visit.

For any other questions about health insurance, please call our office at (859) 572-5650.