Chaminade offers student plans through HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association). The plans offer medical/drug and dental coverage. Non-student plans are also available through Kaiser Permanente.
Students enrolled at Chaminade University. Undergraduate and graduate students must have at least a half-time credit load:
- Undergraduates: 6 credits
- Graduates: 3 credits or 1 credit of Thesis
Please note that the student HMSA plans do not cover injuries received as a result of practice for or participation in intercollegiate athletics. It is recommended that student-athletes seek an alternative health insurance plan.
HMSA
Students can go to the HMSA student portal, and may apply online. Or, students may call customer service for additional options at (808) 948-5555. Enrollment dates/deadlines are listed on the application.
Kaiser Permanente
Visit Kaiser Permanente website directly.
Other Options
Students may conduct an individual search for comparable coverage through various other insurance plans. Be sure to consider the best options to meet your health needs. While attending Chaminade University, it is important for students to protect their health and financial stability by having adequate health coverage to address minor and major illnesses that may arise.
Yes, dental coverage is now an option on HMSA plans only. Please see Benefit Summary on the HMSA website.
Costs vary from plan to plan. Refer to Benefit Summaries of your particular plan for this information.
Both HMSA and Kaiser Permanente offer a provider locator on their websites for those students covered by their plans.
If you have a question, problem or need more information, you can call HMSA Customer Service at (808) 948-5555 and Kaiser Permanente at (800) 494-5314. If you have a question or ongoing problem that cannot be answered or resolved, you may call the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students at (808) 735-4710.