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A look at the benefits behind the NIU student health insurance cost increase

By Northern Star staff | March 5, 2015

NIU’s student health insurance cost will increase from $744 per semester to $1,052 in Fiscal Year 2016 — pending Board of Trustees approval — because of the addition of benefits in accordance with the Affordable Care Act.Here’s a look at those...

NIU health insurance costs set to rise to $1K

By Keith Hernandez | March 2, 2015

The Affordable Care Act will again be responsible for a possible NIU student health insurance fee increase, which the Board of Trustees will vote on at its March 12 meeting.The Board of Trustees Finance, Facilities and Operations Committee approved a...

NIU health insurance cost rises

By Keith Hernandez | April 8, 2014

As the cost of student health insurance is set to rise next year, so are the benefits.The Board of Trustees approved a premium cost increase of $428 for the 2015 fiscal year due to Affordable Care Act mandates for broader coverage and more benefits March...