Arizona colleges and universities

Coverage questions for students, faculty and staff at Arizona's public institutions.

Public institutions in Arizona

  • Arizona State University
  • University of Arizona
  • Northern Arizona University
  • Pima Community College
  • Maricopa Community Colleges

Named for reference only. Arizona Health Insurance is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these institutions.

Students

Many schools offer a student health plan, and some require proof of coverage or let you waive the school plan if you have your own. Check with your school’s student health office first. Students who age out of a parent’s plan at 26, graduate, or drop below full-time status may qualify for a special enrollment period to buy marketplace coverage.

Faculty and staff

Employees of public universities usually have coverage through the school or the state. If you retire, change jobs or become eligible for Medicare at 65, your options change, and it is worth reviewing them before the date your coverage ends.

Retirees turning 65

Long-time Arizona public employees often have retiree coverage that works alongside Medicare. Ask your benefits office how it coordinates with Medicare before you enroll in any Medicare plan.

Talk with a licensed agent about Arizona coverage

Call Lander LLC to go over your options. There is no cost to call or to speak with an agent, and you are never required to enroll in anything.

Call 855-367-1095 Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern time

Reviewed by Richard Lander, licensed insurance agent (NPN 21255551), Lander LLC. Last updated October 3, 2026. This page is educational and is not a quote, an offer of coverage, or legal or tax advice.

Cactus Wren, the state bird of Arizona

State bird: Cactus Wren

Campylorhynchus brunneicapillus. Arizona’s official state bird, shown here as a local touch.

Photo: Polinova (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
Do it yourself

Prefer to look and enroll yourself?

Compare plans and enroll on your own time. Or call 855-367-1095 when you want a licensed agent’s help (Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern time).

Medicare

Medicare Open Enrollment starts October 15th

Take a look at Arizona plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself. Call if you need any help with your application.

Under 65 · ACA

ACA Open Enrollment opens November 1st

Take a look at Arizona plans, or go ahead and enroll yourself when it opens. Call if you need any help with your application.

Short-term · TriTerm

Need coverage in between?

Short-term and TriTerm plans can start quickly and help with big unexpected medical bills. They are not ACA plans: they can ask health questions, may not cover pre-existing conditions, and what is offered varies by state. See what Arizona allows.

Questions along the way? Call 855-367-1095 for assistance (Open 8 AM-10 PM Eastern time).