Health Insurance Requirements
The Student Health Insurance Plan for Babson College students, for the year 2007-2008 is underwritten by Nationwide Life Insurance Company, and managed by University Health Plans. We believe that the Student Health Insurance Plan will provide reasonable protection against expensive illness and accidents at a cost low enough so as not to constitute an undue burden on anyone.
Massachusetts State law requires all students who are enrolled in 9 or more credits each semester, to show proof that they have health insurance coverage from a U.S. based company while they are attending college or university in Massachusetts.
Massachusetts State Requirements:
The company must have its headquarters in the United States; an office in the U.S. does not meet this requirement.
In order to waive participation in the Babson sponsored policy your insurance must meet all of the following requirements:
1. The policy must have a minimum of $50,000.00 coverage per accident or injury.
2. Emergency room visits that do not result in an admission to the hospital must be covered.
3. Mental health must be covered as any other illness or injury. This means that both in-patient and out-patient treatment must be covered.
4. Injuries or illnesses that occur as a result of alcohol, illegal drugs or as the result of an attempt to commit suicide must be covered as any other illness or injury.
5. Diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases must be covered.
6. There must be coverage for pre-existing conditions.
7. The maximum yearly deductible can not excess $250.00 per year.
8. Must be portable to the State of Massachusetts.
The State further mandates that any student who cannot show proof of having qualifying health insurance from a U.S. based company must participate in an insurance program provided by their institution.
At Babson College, we offer Blue Cross/ Blue Shield PPO coverage for 2008-2009 which is managed by University Health Plans. This plan exceeds the state requirements and provides excellent health insurance coverage against illness and accidents. To find out more about the Blue Cross/ Blue Shield plan for 2008-2009 click here.
Students will be automatically billed the premium for the Babson Health Insurance plan unless they apply for a waiver based on a qualifying health plan that meets Massachusetts State requirements.
Health Insurance for Dependents
Students seeking alternative insurance or insurance for dependents and/or spouses should visit www.universityhealthplans.com. Click on Babson and follow the links for dependent insurance options.
Enrollment Information
To begin the health insurance enrollment process, log on to http://portal.babson.edu and find the “Student Financial Services” tool box. Select "View of Bill." In the toolbox in the upper right corner, select University Health Plan and follow the prompt to complete the appropriate form. You will need your Babson student identification number to access the University Health Plans insurance decision site.
Students must complete this process to obtain their insurance identification cards.
For questions about insurance benefits, claims processing, and ID cards, please go to www.universityhealthplans.com
Waiver Information
Babson College students who have a U.S. company based health insurance plan may elect to waive participation in the Babson College plan.
If a student elects to waive the Babson insurance the student must certify that the plan meets the Massachusetts State requirements.
To complete the on-line waiver process, log on to http://portal.babson.edu and find the “Student Financial Services” tool box. Select "View of Bill." In the toolbox in the upper right corner, select University Health Plan and follow the prompt to complete the appropriate form. You will need your Babson student identification number to access the University Health Plans insurance decision site. As part of the waiver process you will be asked to supply the tax identification number of your health insurance company, you will need to contact the company to get this number. Once you have submitted your waiver request your request will be reviewed and you will receive notification that your waiver has been granted or denied. The waiver process must be completed annually.
For more information on the Massachusetts Qualifying Student Health Insurance Program click here.
