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
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.
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.
Waiver Instructions
Annual/Fall Waiver Deadline: 9/16/16
Spring/Summer Waiver Deadline (New Incoming Students Only): 2/10/17
Please Note: Failure to take action by Deadline will result in your student account being placed on hold.
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 (or you might want mom & dad’s phone number handy to help answer some of the waiver questions). There might be a few questions about your current plan.
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:
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 waiver process, please call 1-888-251-6253 or CONTACT US
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 brochure for your rates, effective dates and optional coverages before starting the enrollment process. The plan’s benefits can be found in the brochure within the Schedule of Benefits section with the exclusions towards the back.
All International Students are required to purchase this plan unless proof of comparable coverage is furnished.
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.
Begin the enrollment process by following the instructions below.
Student/Dependent Enrollment Instructions
Annual Enrollment Deadline: 9/16/16
*Spring/Summer Enrollment Deadline (New Incoming Students Only): 2/10/17
Please Note: Failure to take action by Deadline will result in your student account being placed on hold.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND DEPENDENTS
Open Enrollment Periods for all Dependents and Students: If you have eligible Dependents in the Annual or, are a student in the fall and eligible to purchase coverage and you choose not to enroll for coverage before the Annual Enrollment Deadline your Dependents or you, will not be eligible to enroll again until the start of the next fall unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event during the year
*The Spring/Summer enrollment period is for new incoming students and their dependents only.
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
Welcome to the Review Brochures Center! You will find everything you will need to know about your policy in your plan brochure such as eligibility, effective and termination dates, plan benefits, any exclusions or limitations, and instructions on how to file a claim.
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.
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:
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.
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
