WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
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Before this partnership, I had to interact and negotiate with the insurance companies myself, which took a tremendous amount of time. Now I get to spend most of my time doing what I enjoy the most—working directly with the students. A student visited Nancy’s office “Having a partner like HORAN to following a hiking incident where help us navigate student insurance— he had fallen down a cliff. Nancy starting with the RFP and all the way worked with him for three months to through implementation—was key,” navigate the expenses that followed said Nancy. “Before this partnership, I the accident. “The end result was had to interact and negotiate with the that he didn’t have a whole lot of out- insurance companies myself, which of-pocket expenses because he was took a tremendous amount of time. covered through our student insurance Now I get to spend most of my time health plan,” said Nancy. “He was able doing what I enjoy the most—working to stay in school and focus on his directly with the students.” classes without being worried about accumulating medical debt.” “I’m proud that we are able to offer one of the lower cost programs in the state With access to affordable coverage, that provides more comprehensive students can focus on their classwork benefits than if students were to shop and other elements of campus life the marketplace independently,” instead of worrying about how to get said Chris. “HORAN has been and pay for the care they need. When there to help us navigate all campuses prioritize their students’ the different options in the health, the students in turn, will feel world of insurance and empowered to as well. as complex as it can be, I’m confident That’s one of the reasons why Wright that we offer the State is introducing Togetherall as part best plan possible of their student insurance offerings. to our students.” Togetherall is a clinically moderated, online peer-to-peer mental health community that empowers students to anonymously seek and provide support in a safe and welcoming environment. Nancy believes this will bridge the gap and help students find a reliable resource in a safe and welcoming environment.
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Centralizing health services can make it easier for students to understand their insurance coverage options and how to access care. www.horanassoc.com
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