Health Information
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Health Insurance
Overview
College life is hectic enough without having to deal with the financial difficulty involved with an unexpected illness, injury or emotional stressor. Without good information and adequate health insurance, a minor incident can explode into a major problem. Using the Student Health & Counseling Center and having health insurance are both smart moves for students who want to avoid unnecessary financial, physical and emotional stress. Some students may still be covered by their parents’ insurance plan. It is wise to check with the company to assure the coverage requirements.
University of Wisconsin-Parkside participates in the UW System Campus Consortium Insurance plan. It is a voluntary health insurance plan available to domestic and international students.
Eligibility
All registered students taking a minimum of 6 credit hours and all graduate students are eligible to enroll and purchase the insurance plan.
Domestic Health Insurance Plan
IMPORTANT DATES AND RATES
| Annual | Summer | Spring/Summer | |
| Coverage Period | 8/5/12-8/4/13 | 5/19/13-8/4/13 | 2/2/13-8/4/13 |
| Enrollment Deadline | 9/30/12 | 6/11/13 | 2/11/13 |
| Student Only | $1,659 | $365 | $912 |
Intercollegiate sports insurance is an additional premium
For additional questions regarding eligibility or benefits, contact the Gallagher Koster Customer Service Department:
|
Toll-Free Phone Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. EST |
877-307-6171 800-457-5599 |
Email (Responses within 1 business day) |
uwpstudent@gallagherkoster.com |
Online Plan Information Available 24/7, LiveChat available during business hours |
www.gallagherkoster.com/uwisystem |
| Mailing Address | 500 Victory Road Quincy MA 02171 |
This plan is subject to benefit limitations and exclusions and is |
Companion Life Insurance Company |
Claims are administered by |
Klais & Company, Inc. |
Pharmacy Benefit Manager |
Medco |
It is important that you read your insurance booklet, especially those items that are NOT COVERED (THE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SECTION).
YOU MUST RESPOND to any correspondence you receive from the insurance company promptly. Failure to do so within the required time frame can result in forfeiture of coverage for that claim.
Carry your insurance card with you!
For more information contact the University of Wisconsin-Parkside Student Health & Counseling Center at
262-595-2366.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INSURANCE PLAN
International students/scholars who are in the country on a non-immigrant Visa are mandated to have international health insurance coverage that includes medical evacuation and repatriation as long as they are students. The international student plan provides the services required at a reasonable cost. UW-Parkside international students are automatically enrolled in the plan and billed to their student account in September and January.
If the student has another plan of comparable coverage, they must present a copy of the policy that proves their coverage within the first two weeks of classes each semester (September and January).
 IMPORTANT DATES AND RATES
| Annual | Fall | Summer | Spring/Summer | |
| Coverage Period | 8/5/2012- 8/4/2013 | 8/5/2012- 2/1/2013 | 5/19/2013-8/4/2013 | 2/2/2013-8/4/2013 |
| Enrollment Deadline | 9/30/2012 | 9/30/2012 | 6/11/2013 | 2/11/2013 |
| Student Only | $1,032 | $464 | $228 | $568 |
Intercollegiate sports insurance is an additional premium
Eligibility
All registered students and scholars holding non-immigrant visas are required to purchase this plan unless evidence of comparable coverage satisfactory to the University is furnished at the time of registration. The student must hold a non-immigrant visa and be physically and actively attending classes on campus in order to be enrolled in this plan.
International faculty and visiting international high school students are also eligible for this policy.
INSURANCE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
The insurance can be purchased Annually and by the semester. Parkside international students are automatically enrolled in the plan and billed to their student account in September and January.
The insurance booklets are available at the International Student Office in Greenquist Hall. It is important that you read your insurance booklet, especially those items that are NOT COVERED (THE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS SECTION).
YOU MUST RESPOND to any correspondence you receive from the insurance company promptly. Failure to do so within the required time frame can result in forfeiture of coverage for that claim.
Carry your insurance card with you!
For more information on enrollment application, contact the University of Wisconsin- Parkside Student Health & Counseling Center at 262-595-2366.
NURSE CONSULTATION
Student Health & Counseling Center provides access to a nurse practitioner and registered nurse to assist you in making health and wellness decisions and answering health related questions during business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact our staff at (262)595-2366.
Last updated: 6/27/12
