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HEALTH CENTER - INSURANCE INFORMATION
Mandatory Health Insurance Information King's College requires that the following groups of students have medical insurance:
For all other students, health insurance is strongly recommended Proof of Insurance Submission Standards If you have health insurance coverage, you must provide Proof of Insurance to the Student Health Center by:
If you do not have health insurance coverage you must:
Eastern Insurance Group, East Mountain Corporate Center, 913 Baltimore Dr. , Wilkes-Barre , PA 18702-7980
The health insurance premium will be added to the students' semester bill unless proof of insurance is provided. Eastern Insurance Group Accident and Sickness Insurance Plan King's College provides a health insurance plan at a reasonable cost designed especially for those full-time undergraduate students who have no other form of health insurance. Health insurance for King's College students is currently underwritten by the Eastern Insurance Group. If you would like to receive a brochure with more information on the health insurance provided by the Eastern Insurance Group Accident and Sickness Plan please contact the Student Health Center at 570-208-5852 and one will be mailed to you. Involuntary Accident Insurance All full-time resident and non-resident students attending King's College are covered by a basic accident insurance plan. This coverage includes all activities on campus, as well as college- related activities off campus. There is no cost to the students or parents for this insurance; however this is Accident Insurance only and is not a substitute for health insurance. Filing an Insurance Claim with Your Own Insurance Company In some instances, the student health center may feel it necessary to refer a patient to an outside medical provider. Charges for outside services are the responsibility of the student. It is the student's responsibility to know the limitations and requirements of his/her insurance plan prior to receiving treatment outside the student health center. In many cases, your insurance plan may require pre-authorization and/or out-of-network referral in order for the service to be covered. If you are unsure of you coverage please contact the customer service department of your insurance plan. The phone number is usually printed on the back of the insurance card. Insurance Facts Students need to be knowledgeable regarding their health insurance. Students are responsible for knowing if pre-authorization is required for consults, lab tests or procedures and getting that authorization. Students should carry a copy of their medical insurance card. Student Health Center office staff does not bill insurance and are not responsible for obtaining pre-authorization. Student Health Center does not bill prescription plans. Students need to know which local pharmacies will accept their prescription plan They also need a copy of the prescription card and need to know co-pay costs. What are the health insurance requirements at King's College? King's College requires that resident students, student athletes, and international students have health care coverage. For all other students, health insurance is strongly recommended. How do I show proof that I have health insurance?
What if I do not have health care coverage?
Eastern Insurance Group, East Mountain Corporate Center, 913 Baltimore Dr. , Wilkes-Barre , PA 18702-7980 How often do I have to submit a Proof of Insurance waiver? Proof of Insurance Waivers are only valid for one (1) academic year. Waivers are typically submitted at the beginning of each Fall semester or upon a student's initial semester at King's College and then every subsequent fall semester. Where do I submit my Proof of Insurance Waiver and Insurance Card? You must send the information to the Student Health Center located in Hafey Marion Hall Room 104, 133 N. River St. Wilkes-Barre , PA 18711 . You may fax your Proof of Insurance Waiver and a copy of the front and back of your insurance card to the Student Health Center at 570-208-5988. Please call the Student Health Center at 570-208-5852 to make sure your fax was received.
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