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January 13th, 2010 | 
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Universities usually offer students some type special health insurance benefits that are slightly less expensive and more appropriate for a young, healthy student’s needs than more expensive commercial insurance plans. Many student work while in school and also may be able to get insurance though their employer for a reduced group rate that will cover more for their money. But for the student who does not work or live at home, insurance options can be tough. If the student has no qualifying dependents, they may not be able to qualify for public assisted health benefits. They would have to rely on the school’s health plan or go to a local clinic that pro-rates the cost of care. If you are an international student, you must have complete medical coverage before attending the college of your choice.
The student benefits cover basic health insurance for all students enrolled in 11.5 credit hours per semester automatically. If you have less than 11.5, you will have to purchase the plan for a small fee. Graduate students and teaching assistants get a different type or health insurance package from the school. They have the option of having their health care benefits through an HMO or through a comprehensive type group such as Blue Cross/Blue Shield. With the HMO plan you will pay a monthly fee from your paycheck or a yearly cost that will part of your tuition. That will allow you to receive care at a low fee co-pay option. It also gives you the ability to have extra coverage in case of emergencies or referral to specialists. With the comprehensive plan, you will go to a pre-approved doctor, pay him or her, and then submit your bill or receipt of payment to the insurance company for reimbursement. You will need to take to your particular school to see what benefits are available, who is eligible, and at what cost.
All eligible students are covered by the basic student plan, but many are still either on their parent’s policy, have work related insurance, or are on a spouses plan. The basic plan is additional coverage beyond any other insurance you have. This means that if you have other health insurance coverage you submit medical bills to those companies first for payment. The Student Health Service strongly recommends having additional insurance in the event of a major illness or injury. The basic coverage doesn’t cover emergency or hospital treatments, nor does it allow you to see any doctor off campus in most cases. Students having basic insurance are entitled to receive their health care at the student health centers on campus only. So any other medical need will come out of the students pocket. The coverage of a student health plan begins on the first day of the semester you are enrolled and ends the day the semester closes. During school and semester breaks, with the exception of scheduled school vacations, you will not be covered until the next semester begins. Depending on your individual school, the dates can vary.
The maximum benefit coverage for the basic student health plan is for expenses incurred due to injury as long as treatment was received with in 90 days up to $5000 per injury. The maximum benefit coverage for sickness is $5,000, provided that treatment is received within 12 months from the date of the first treatment for the sickness. If you need to go to the hospital most basic plans will cover up to $5000 for your treatment and stay. Anything accrued above and beyond, including out patient treatments after discharge will be your sole responsibility. The maximum per illness or injury is $5000 no matter what type of treatment and how long you need it for. This is why it is very much recommended to have some alternative form of insurance such as short-term if a regular policy is too expensive. Most universities also offer two major medical plans for student who would like more coverage than the basic plan in case of serious illness or injury that exceeds the $5000 cap. You can choose between a $50,000 or $100,000 maximum benefit for a cost that will be included in your tuition each year. Once you have exceeded the $5000 cap you will be responsible for a deductible of some kind, usually $250-$500. After that the major health plan will pick up 80% of the medical bills till the cap is met or you are done treatment, which ever happens first.
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I ALWAYS go over this with new employees and during open enrollment because I don't want them screaming at me later when this exact situation happens. It's VERY common and happens with X-rays too (mental note)
Your HR/Benefits person SHOULD go over this, but unfortunately – many don't. Likewise, your doctor should have mentioned they use a third party lab, but its not technically a "mistake" on the doctor's part…
The simplest solution is to talk to your doctor (the doctor is often MUCH more willing to negotiate than the Office Manager – talk directly to the Doctor!) and ask if they can have the lab company bill THEM and then the doctor's office bill your insurance company so that you get the in-network benefit. Many doctors will do this anyway, but you won't know if you don't ask.
If that doesn't work, try contacting the lab directly and explaining the situation and asking if you can at least get the network benefit (i.e. the portion that would have been written off by them had they been an in-network provider which is sometimes up to and even more than 50% of the private pay cost) and then ask if you can work out payment arrangements for the remaining amount.
Most people don't realize they can negotiate with their doctors because they feel like health care and insurance are necessary evils. Again – you don't know if you don't ask!
The insurance company absolutely will not re-process the claim as in-network unless it comes from the actual doctor's office though, so you won't make any headway there… (unless you can ask the lab to apply to be a part of your insurance company's network… )
Good luck!
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you can ask your mom to wait in the waiting room, in fact you can ask the doctor to tell your mom to wait in the waiting room. At 16 you have every right to medical privacy. When I was your age, my folks gave me my insurance card, and I took care of my own appointments and such.
my brother rec this movie on tape from TV, worth watching- also great OST
what else do you listen to besides celine dion? Just wondering if you have musical taste or maybe you’re just hating, in my opinion health has an orignal sound, maybe you just don’t like originality,
ya, I’m into Health and exterminating jews….
I would love to listen to this in an elevator.
The Dr office should have a copy of your card on file and therefore she won't see the card. Taking the children to the Dr is not against HIPPA.
So if your complaint is her taking care of your kids, get over it honey and move on. If your concern is strictly in relation to the health insurance card then as long as you give them the current card then there is no problem. If the kids need to see a specialist then they will check to see if a referral is needed and hand her that. Typically they won't ever show the copy of a card unless its asked for and even then they should require identification.
You are fine… No worries…
@brownsound202 hahaha that would be exciting!
As far as going to your own doctor you may want to consult with your parents first if you are still under their insurance because if they are under a PPO plan the doctor they have has to be in the "network" in order for the insurance agency to pay the doctor. If you go to a doctor that is not in the "network" then your parents would have to pay more or pay for the entire visit and the prescription because it was given by a doctor not in the "network". If you do go to a doctor that is in "network" after your visit your dr office will bill the insurance company and the insurance company will send your parents a letter telling them how much they were billed for and when the service was and for what they owe the dr.
Good luck!
It’s like the olympics except nobody died
Great action shots…. better than the olympics!!! LOL
amazing i love health they are awesome