Insurance

Enrollment at Bates does not include health or medical insurance. Students who desire medical coverage must purchase their own. Basic Accident Medical Expense, Basic Sickness Medical Expense and Dental and Major Medical Expense programs are available at low cost to Bates students while they are attending the college. The Washington State Health Care Authority provides access to free or low cost health care for Washington State Residents.  Students who do not have accident insurance are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this reduced-cost option.