HDHP
High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
You probably noticed that the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) has a higher deductible and lower monthly premiums than a typical health plan like the university’s 85/60 PPO plan. If you would typically choose your health plan by premium cost, be sure you understand the tradeoff for a lower monthly premium.
The HDHP requires you or your family to pay the full cost of your health care, including your medications, until you reach a fixed dollar amount. This is called your plan’s annual deductible.
How did you know that ºÚÁÏÍø was the right college for you? Was it the wide variety of distinctive programs, the hands-on experiences the university provides or the kindness and respect you were shown at your visit? The new "Get to Know Kent State" video from ºÚÁÏÍø Admissions features 14 students from across the university inviting curious potential Golden Flashes to take a virtual look into the campus. Not only do these Kent State narrators spotlight the university’s global opportunities and local highlights, but they also had a great time doing it. {...
85/60 Plan
85/60 Health Plan
The 85/60 health insurance plan offers a lower deductible, but a higher monthly premium. The plan covers preventive annual exams, immunizations, and preventive screenings at no cost to the employee. Other in-network inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services are covered at 85% after the deductible is satisfied. Out-of-network coverage for these services is covered at 60% after the deductible has been satisfied.
Brett Juarez, '14
Brett Juarez, '14, Troy, MT, proposed to Carmen Arriaga (Fresno State, '16) at the Fresno State vs. Kent State football game Sept. 23, 2023. They are set to be married in the summer of 2025.
Linda Fifer, '74
After retiring from a 44-year career in geriatric speech pathology, Linda Fifer, Hamilton, MT, '74, M.A. '75, turned her creativity to writing novels: "The Road Between Two Skies," Literary Titan Gold Book winner "Finding the Grain," and the soon-to-be-released "Winter's Turn." Visit her website to sample chapters. .
Senior horticulture major Jessica Palo and junior horticulture major Jennifer Barnes are helping to keep their campus at ºÚÁÏÍø at Salem beautiful all year round. In this fall season, they are preparing Canna lilies for winter storage. Tina Smith, public relations coordinator, Strategic Communications and Marketing, Regional Campuses, said, "The lilies were part of the beautiful, potted displays that decorated the patios on campus through the summer, but will reappear next year, thanks to the care they are receiving now."Special thanks to Tina Smith ...
ºÚÁÏÍø will welcome prospective students to campus for its Preview KSU events on Oct. 25 and Nov. 1. These comprehensive visit programs offer high school and transfer students an immersive look at life as a Golden Flash. LeAnn Starlin Nilsson, Ph.D., director of University Orientation & Visit Experience, told Kent State Today the events are crucial for students exploring their college options."Preview KSU happens several times throughout the year," Starlin Nilsson said. "It's an opportunity for prospective students to visit campus, explore majors and connect with our ac...
ºÚÁÏÍø celebrated the opening of its new Digital Engineering & Design Center for Space Applications (DEDC Space@Kent) on Oct. 16, marking a significant step in bridging the gap between education and national needs in aerospace and defense manufacturing.The College of Aeronautics and Engineering launched the center funded by the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) and in collaboration with the University of Texas at El Paso Aerospace Center. This initiative responds to the growing demand for professionals skilled in digital engineering across the n...
The Key TakeawaysºÚÁÏÍø’s Annual Financial Update is provided to faculty and staff consistent with our steadfast commitment to transparency.Financial Challenges and Proactive Management: Kent State closed Fiscal Year 2024 with a $9.9 million deficit, which we covered with reserves. However, our proactive financial management and long-term planning have positioned us to address these challenges strategically.While other universities regularly plan on operating with annual budget deficits, Kent State does not do this. Indeed, we have not ended a fiscal year in a deficit for at lea...