Student Health Insurance (Pass-Through)
Recording the collection of insurance premiums from students to be paid to the provider.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cash / Student Account | Asset (+) | 1,200.00 | - |
| Health Insurance Payable | Liability (+) | - | 1,200.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
The school acts as an agent. The money is not revenue; it is a liability until it is sent to the insurance company.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Student health insurance premiums are billed through the SIS as a mandatory or optional student account charge. Collected amounts are held in the health insurance payable account and remitted to the insurance provider (typically monthly or per semester) per the institutional policy agreement. The institution's role as agent — collecting on behalf of the insurer — means no revenue is recognised on the pass-through. If the institution negotiates a group policy and self-funds a portion of claims, the accounting changes (the institution becomes a principal for that portion).
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors confirm the agent classification — if the institution bears any insurance risk (e.g., through a captive arrangement or stop-loss deductible), a revenue/expense presentation may be more appropriate than a pure liability. Verify that the health insurance payable balance at year-end matches the amount due to the insurer and is remitted promptly. Confirm that students who opt out of the mandatory plan (with proof of alternate coverage) have been credited and the premium liability reversed.
📄 Required Documentation
Insurance provider agreement (confirming the institution's agent role), student opt-in/opt-out records, billing report and collection confirmation, remittance to insurer with schedule of covered students, health insurance payable reconciliation, and opt-out waiver records.
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