Student Health Insurance

2006 - 2007

http://www.studentinsurance.com/

The annual coverage period will be from August 15, 2006 to August 14, 2007. The Fall Only coverage period will be from August 15, 2006 to January 7, 2007. To review the new plan benefit schedule, go to www.studentinsurance.com.

Health Insurance Coverage Is Strongly Recommended:

1. While affordable primary care is available through Student Health Services, many students may require more expensive treatment at community providers, such as hospitalization, specialty care, or other services not available on campus. Students are responsible for payment of charges for their health care. Health care can be very expensive, and payment for care for a single illness or injury may interfere with a student’s ability to meet their academic goals. 

2. All students are strongly encouraged to have adequate health insurance coverage.

3. Students, not covered under the Winthrop University-sponsored student plan, should verify that:   

          (a) their health insurance coverage will remain in force while they are students at the                             Winthrop University;

           (b) determine how to access covered health services while they are away from home; and,

                       (c) how to submit claims and obtain assistance from their carrier.  Students should have                             health insurance cards in their possession at all times. 

The Winthrop University Sponsored Plan: Students who need coverage should consider the University-sponsored student plan.  The Winthrop University-sponsored plan is a partially insured student health plan, procured through the State Materials Management Office, and made available for use to Winthrop University and six other state colleges and universities.

Eligibility Criteria: Eligible Winthrop University students may purchase coverage for themselves. Eligibility criteria are as follows:

a. Undergraduates: Enrolled in a degree program and taking at least six (6) semester hours.

b. Graduate Students: Enrolled in a graduate degree program; taking at least one graduate level    course; and making appropriate progress toward graduation.