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Customer Service – nib International Student Services


Welcome to the Customer Service Center! We are excited to assist you with any and all questions you may have regarding your policy.

On the left hand side we have provided you with a number of links and downloads for immediate access to any questions you may have regarding your school’s student insurance plan.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, or would like to speak to a live representative, it will be our pleasure to assist you. 


Call Us


For questions regarding:

  • Benefits
  • Claims
  • Change of address
  • Requesting a new ID card
  • My Account assistance
  • General Policy Information

Please call 1-888-251-6253 to speak to a live customer service representative, toll free, 7 am – 7 pm CST.


Email Us

For questions and issues about the following:

  • Waiver questions
  • Enrollment questions
  • Life Status Changes

Please Contact Us


 

 

 

 

Health Care 101 – nib International Student Services


Welcome to the Health Care 101 Center! We understand the busy schedule of both parents and kids, no matter what the age. With that in mind, here’s a no-frills, easy-access guide to health insurance benefits.

Insurance 101 is not meant to address your policy specifically (each one of these has its own list of exclusions and limitations). However, this is a generic overview of health insurance types and terminology. If you have a specific question about your policy please give us a call at 1-800-505-4160.

Trying to determine if you should purchase the health insurance plan? Download our tools below for a few tips

Healthcare 101

Insurance Glossary of Terms

Find a Doctor – nib International Student Services


Welcome to the Find a Doctor, Hospital, or Lab Center! Whether you’re looking for a doctor, hospital, laboratory, or even medical equipment and supplies, we have the information you need, all located right here.

Preferred Providers are the physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers who have contracted to provide specific medical care at negotiated prices. You should always confirm the Preferred Provider is part of the network, as this can change without notice by calling the Company at 800-505-4160 and/or by asking the provider.

The Preferred Provider for your plan is UnitedHealthcare Options PPO. If care is received from a Preferred Provider, any Covered Medical Expenses will be paid at the Preferred Provider level of benefits. Reduced or lower benefits will be provided when an Out-of-Network provider is used. By using a Preferred Provider you can also save yourself some out of pocket expenses. Use this link to search for participating physicians, hospitals, facilities, medical equipment, or supplies in your local area.

 


We recognize the increased need for appropriate mental health treatment for college students. We’ve partnered with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to ensure that you have access to UBH’s network of mental health care providers and facilities. UBH partners with more than 80,000 clinicians and more than 3,500 care facilities nationwide. Clinical excellence, innovation, and a relentless commitment to the most scientifically advanced health care solutions distinguish UBH as the national leader in behavioral health. To find a local Behavioral Health provider in your area, please click the link below:

Waive Your School’s Insurance – Niagara University

This page is for those students who wish to opt-out (waive) out of the coverage under their school’s student insurance plan. The school’s student insurance plan can only be waived if the student has coverage under another acceptable insurance plan.

The first step to waive out of your school’s student insurance coverage is to verify that you are an eligible student.


 2018-2019 Waiver Information



Student Eligibility

All F-1 and J-1 international students, including those enrolled in the English Language Institute are required to purchase this plan unless proof of comparable coverage is furnished.

Please Note: If you waive the insurance you will not be eligible to enroll until the following school year unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event.


Student Waiver Instructions

  • Annual/Fall Waiver Deadline: 9/21/18
  • *Spring Waiver Deadline: 2/9/19
  • *Summer Waiver Deadline: 6/21/19


IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS AND DEPENDENTS

Open Enrollment Periods for all Dependents and Students: If you have eligible Dependents in the fall or are a student in the fall semester and eligible to purchase coverage and you choose not to enroll before the Annual/Fall Enrollment Deadline, you or your Dependents will not be eligible to enroll again until the start of the next fall unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event during the year.

*Spring and Summer enrollment periods are for New Incoming and Renewing Students and their Dependents only.



After you verify that you are required to waive and have other insurance you will need:

  • Your current health insurance plan ID card
  • Your health insurance brochure or plan description

Once you have completed the waiver form, an email will automatically be sent to the email address you provided notifying you of the waiver request decision. If you receive a(n):

  • Approval e-mail – Your waiver was approved. You should print this e-mail and save it with your records.
  • Denial e-mail – Your waiver was denied. If you would like us to look this over or if you answered a question incorrectly, please contact us.

 


Qualifying Life Event

If you did not enroll during your open enrollment period and have since lost coverage under your original plan, you may qualify for a Qualifying Life Event upon providing proof of involuntary loss of coverage and payment within 30 days of losing coverage. (example: marriage, divorce, loss of job, etc) The enrollment form, check or money order, and the letter of creditable coverage must be received within 30 days of losing coverage. After 30 days the student will no longer be eligible to enroll in the plan until Fall of the following school year.

Please CONTACT US for cost and enrollment information as a Qualifying Life Event.


If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please call 1-888-251-6253 or CONTACT US

We are always happy to help in any way.

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Need an ID Card – Niagara University

Access your ID now by visiting My Account. From your My Account, you can print and download your ID card.

Permanent ID Card

In keeping with our Go Green initiative, permanent ID cards will be available by request only. Should you wish to obtain a permanent ID card, you can request one to be shipped to you by accessing your My Account. Permanent ID cards will be shipped  24 – 48 hours of your request.

Access Your ID card on your Mobile device

Use My Account Mobile to access your ID card from your mobile device. Students must have a set up my account to be able to access mobile site.

It would be our pleasure to assist you with any ID Card need you may have. Please feel free to visit our Customer Service center with any other questions regarding your ID card.

Customer Service – Niagara University


Welcome to the Customer Service Center! We are excited to assist you with any and all questions you may have regarding your policy.

On the left hand side we have provided you with a number of links and downloads for immediate access to any questions you may have regarding your school’s student insurance plan.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, or would like to speak to a live representative, it will be our pleasure to assist you. 


Call Us


For questions regarding:

  • Benefits
  • Claims
  • Change of address
  • Requesting a new ID card
  • My Account assistance
  • General Policy Information

Please call 1-888-251-6253 to speak to a live customer service representative, toll free, 7 am – 7 pm CST.


Email Us

For questions and issues about the following:

  • Waiver questions
  • Enrollment questions
  • Life Status Changes

Please Contact Us


 

 

 

 

Enroll Now-Health Insurance – Niagara University

Welcome to the Student & Dependent Enrollment Center! Here you will find all the necessary tools to enroll in your school sponsored policy.

We suggest you review the certificate for your rates, effective dates before starting the enrollment process. The plan’s benefits can be found in the certificate within the Schedule of Benefits section with the exclusions towards the back.


2018-2019 Enrollment Information


View your school’s CERTIFICATE


Student Eligibility

All F-1 and J-1 international students, including those enrolled in the English Language Institute are required to purchase this plan unless proof of comparable coverage is furnished.

Students must actively attend classes for at least the first 31 days after the date for which coverage is purchased. The 31 day requirement is waived for Summer, if the applicant was enrolled in this plan in the immediately preceding Spring term. Home study, correspondence and online courses do not fulfill the Eligibility requirements that the student actively attend classes. The Company maintains its right to investigate Eligibility or student status and attendance records to verify that the policy Eligibility requirements have been met. If the Company discovers the Eligibility requirements have not been met, its only obligation is to refund premium.

Eligible students who do enroll may also insure their Dependents. Eligible Dependents are the student’s legal spouse and dependent children under 26 years of age.

U.S. citizens are not eligible for coverage as a student or a Dependent.


Student/Dependent Enrollment Instructions

  • Annual/Fall Enrollment/Waiver Deadline: 9/21/18
  • *Spring Enrollment/Waiver Deadline: 2/9/19
  • *Summer Enrollment/Waiver Deadline: 6/21/19



IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS AND DEPENDENTS

Open Enrollment Periods for all Dependents and Students: If you have eligible Dependents in the fall or are a student in the fall semester and eligible to purchase coverage and you choose not to enroll before the Annual/Fall Enrollment Deadline, you or your Dependents will not be eligible to enroll again until the start of the next fall unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event during the year.

*Spring and Summer enrollment periods are for New Incoming and Renewing Students and their Dependents only.

TO ENROLL PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:



Please be sure to select I AGREE when you are asked if you wish to share your Insurance Information with your school in order for your school to verify if you are in compliance with their Insurance Requirements. 


Qualifying Life Event

Students who did not enroll themselves or their dependent(s) during the open enrollment period may be able to enroll in the policy if they experience a Qualifying Life Event.

Qualifying Life Events include:

  • Acquiring a new family member
  • Marriage/Civil Union
  • Divorce
  • Loss or change of Job
  • Expiration of Benefits

If you and/or your dependents meet the requirements for a Qualifying Life Event, you will need to provide the following:

  • Proof of qualifying life event/proof of involuntary loss of coverage
  • Enrollment Form
  • Payment

All documents and payment must be received within 30 days of the qualifying life event. After 30 days, the student or dependents will no longer be eligible to enroll in the plan, until fall of the following school year.

Please Contact Us for cost and enrollment information as a Qualifying Life Event.


 

If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please call 1-888-251-6253 or CONTACT US

We are always happy to help in any way.

Privacy Policy

 

 

 

Find a Doctor – Niagara University


Welcome to the Find a Doctor, Hospital, or Lab Center! Whether you’re looking for a doctor, hospital, laboratory, or even medical equipment and supplies, we have the information you need, all located right here.

Preferred Providers are the physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers who have contracted to provide specific medical care at negotiated prices. You should always confirm the Preferred Provider is part of the network, as this can change without notice by calling the Company at 1-888-251-6253 and/or by asking the provider.

The Preferred Provider for your plan is UnitedHealthcare Options PPO. If care is received from a Preferred Provider, any Covered Medical Expenses will be paid at the Preferred Provider level of benefits. Reduced or lower benefits will be provided when an Out-of-Network provider is used. By using a Preferred Provider you can also save yourself some out of pocket expenses. Use this link to search for participating physicians, hospitals, facilities, medical equipment, or supplies in your local area.

 


We recognize the increased need for appropriate mental health treatment for college students. We’ve partnered with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to ensure that you have access to UBH’s network of mental health care providers and facilities. UBH partners with more than 80,000 clinicians and more than 3,500 care facilities nationwide. Clinical excellence, innovation, and a relentless commitment to the most scientifically advanced health care solutions distinguish UBH as the national leader in behavioral health. To find a local Behavioral Health provider in your area, please click the link below:

Brochures, Flyers & SBC – Niagara University


Welcome to the Policy Information Center! You will find everything you will need to know about your policy in your plan certificate such as eligibility, effective and termination dates, plan benefits, any exclusions or limitations, and instructions on how to file a claim.


2018 – 2019 School Year





2017 – 2018 School Year