Health Insuranc Agenda Health Insurance Agenda Insurance Requirements Who is UM’s Health Insurance Provider? What does the health insurance plan cover? How do I enroll in the health insurance plan How much does the insurance plan cost? How do I pay for the insurance plan? How can I show that I have health insurance coverage? I need to see a doctor…Now what? How do I get reimbursed for medical expenses? Can I be exempted from the insurance coverage? Words of advice Insurance Requirements Who is UM’s Health Insurance Provider? What does the health insurance plan cover? How do I enroll in the health insurance plan How much does the insurance plan cost? How do I pay for the insurance plan? How can I show that I have health insurance coverage? I need to see a doctor…Now what? How do I get reimbursed for medical expenses? Can I be exempted from the insurance coverage? Words of advice

Insurance Requirement: The University of Mississippi requires that all international students hold health insurance coverage, as well as medical evacuation and repatriation of remains insurance (“medevac”)The University of Mississippi requires that all international students hold health insurance coverage, as well as medical evacuation and repatriation of remains insurance (“medevac”)  International = All non-USA citizens  This requirement does not apply to the following international students: U.S. Permanent ResidentsU.S. Permanent Residents H-1 visa/status holdersH-1 visa/status holders Deferred Action StatusDeferred Action Status Insurance Requirement: The University of Mississippi requires that all international students hold health insurance coverage, as well as medical evacuation and repatriation of remains insurance (“medevac”)The University of Mississippi requires that all international students hold health insurance coverage, as well as medical evacuation and repatriation of remains insurance (“medevac”)  International = All non-USA citizens  This requirement does not apply to the following international students: U.S. Permanent ResidentsU.S. Permanent Residents H-1 visa/status holdersH-1 visa/status holders Deferred Action StatusDeferred Action Status

Who is UM’s Health Insurance Provider? AETNA Student Health Who is UM’s Health Insurance Provider? AETNA Student Health

Coverage does not include: Dental Check-Ups / Regular Cleaning / Cosmetic / and other procedures, etc. Annual Eye Exams, etc. What does the Health Insurance Plan cover? See the full plan details at In general: –80% of negotiated charges for hospital visit, physician office visit (after $20 copay) or emergency room visit (after $100 copay) for preferred AETNA Network care providers –100% of prescription drug coverage; after $10 copay for each generic drug; or $25 copay for brand name drugs. –80% of inpatient mental health expenses –50% of outpatient mental health and substance abuse expenses for preferred care providers. –Medical Evacuation and Repatriation –Maternity Benefits ; Family Planning –Natural Disaster and Political Evacuation What does the Health Insurance Plan cover? See the full plan details at In general: –80% of negotiated charges for hospital visit, physician office visit (after $20 copay) or emergency room visit (after $100 copay) for preferred AETNA Network care providers –100% of prescription drug coverage; after $10 copay for each generic drug; or $25 copay for brand name drugs. –80% of inpatient mental health expenses –50% of outpatient mental health and substance abuse expenses for preferred care providers. –Medical Evacuation and Repatriation –Maternity Benefits ; Family Planning –Natural Disaster and Political Evacuation

Tips: –Understand the terms –Beware of “inclusions/exclusions” –Know of cost differential for doctors inside / outside of “Network” –Familiarize yourself with what your insurance covers now. Don’t wait till you are ill! Tips: –Understand the terms –Beware of “inclusions/exclusions” –Know of cost differential for doctors inside / outside of “Network” –Familiarize yourself with what your insurance covers now. Don’t wait till you are ill!

How do I (international students) enroll in the health insurance plan? Automatically upon registering for courses at UM.Automatically upon registering for courses at UM. By semester:By semester: –Spring semester at UM – Insurance Plan from January 15, 2016 to August 14, 2016 –Fall semester at UM = Insurance Plan from August 15, 2016 to January 14, 2017 How do I (international students) enroll in the health insurance plan? Automatically upon registering for courses at UM.Automatically upon registering for courses at UM. By semester:By semester: –Spring semester at UM – Insurance Plan from January 15, 2016 to August 14, 2016 –Fall semester at UM = Insurance Plan from August 15, 2016 to January 14, 2017

How much does the insurance plan cost (“premium”) ? (Student Only) You are charged by term:  Fall:$ 756 August 15, 2016 – January 14, 2017  Spring/Summer: $ 1,053 January 15, 2016 – August 14, 2016 Additional costs apply for spouse and/or children! How much does the insurance plan cost (“premium”) ? (Student Only) You are charged by term:  Fall:$ 756 August 15, 2016 – January 14, 2017  Spring/Summer: $ 1,053 January 15, 2016 – August 14, 2016 Additional costs apply for spouse and/or children!

How do I pay for this health insurance coverage? International students – undergraduate and graduate - who are subject to the AETNA requirement: - Billed to Bursar Account shortly after course registration. -International graduate students who hold Graduate Assistantships - Partial subsidy towards cost of insurance by the Department which offered you the Graduate Assistantship. -Remainder of the cost billed to (taken out of) your Graduate Assistantship stipend payments. students/studenthealth-insurance/ students/studenthealth-insurance/ How do I pay for this health insurance coverage? International students – undergraduate and graduate - who are subject to the AETNA requirement: - Billed to Bursar Account shortly after course registration. -International graduate students who hold Graduate Assistantships - Partial subsidy towards cost of insurance by the Department which offered you the Graduate Assistantship. -Remainder of the cost billed to (taken out of) your Graduate Assistantship stipend payments. students/studenthealth-insurance/ students/studenthealth-insurance/

How can I show I am insured? Type in: University of Mississippi

You can print your insurance card from:

Type in Student ID and Date of Birth You may print the card as many times as you desire! It may be 2-3 weeks before your card is printable. Type in Student ID and Date of Birth You may print the card as many times as you desire! It may be 2-3 weeks before your card is printable.

I need to see a doctor. What about insurance ? Always bring a copy of your insurance card. Use Student Health Center on Campus first! Doctor in Network: - Pay your share; - Doctor will file the insurance claim on your behalf. - You will be billed for any balance not covered by the insurance policy. Doctor outside of Network: - You will need to file the insurance claim on your own. - Forms and instructions are available at AETNA website. - Always retain copies of all documentation.

How do I get reimbursed for medical expenses? Example #1 1 st Doctor/Hospital Visit Total Cost: $2000. Who pays this?Total Cost: $2000. Who pays this? – Deductible of $500: you. – Co-pay of $20: you. – 80% of remaining cost (of $1480): $1184: insurance – Remaining cost: $296 – you 1 st Doctor/Hospital Visit Total Cost: $2000. Who pays this?Total Cost: $2000. Who pays this? – Deductible of $500: you. – Co-pay of $20: you. – 80% of remaining cost (of $1480): $1184: insurance – Remaining cost: $296 – you 2 nd Doctor/Hospital Visit (in same year, prior to August 14) Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this?Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this? – Deductible of $500: was already paid for the year (see above). – Co-pay of $20: you. – 80% of remaining cost (of $2980): $2384: insurance – Remaining cost: $596 – you 2 nd Doctor/Hospital Visit (in same year, prior to August 14) Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this?Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this? – Deductible of $500: was already paid for the year (see above). – Co-pay of $20: you. – 80% of remaining cost (of $2980): $2384: insurance – Remaining cost: $596 – you

Example #2 1 st Doctor/Hospital Visit Total Cost: $200. Who pays this?Total Cost: $200. Who pays this? – You would pay the full $200 as part of the $500 deductible for the insurance year. 1 st Doctor/Hospital Visit Total Cost: $200. Who pays this?Total Cost: $200. Who pays this? – You would pay the full $200 as part of the $500 deductible for the insurance year. 2 nd Doctor/Hospital Visit (in same year, prior to August 14) Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this?Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this? – You would pay $300 in deductible as part of the $500 total deductible for the year. $200 was already paid (see above). – Co-pay of $20: you. – 80% of remaining cost (of $2680): $2144: insurance – Remaining cost: $536 – you 2 nd Doctor/Hospital Visit (in same year, prior to August 14) Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this?Total Cost: $3000. Who pays this? – You would pay $300 in deductible as part of the $500 total deductible for the year. $200 was already paid (see above). – Co-pay of $20: you. – 80% of remaining cost (of $2680): $2144: insurance – Remaining cost: $536 – you

** Remember ** If you seek services from the University Health Center before you have evidence of the AETNA insurance. -For TB X-Rays -For Immunizations -For personal illness -Etc. Then go back to the Health Center with evidence of your AETNA Insurance Coverage and ID Number as soon as you have it, so the Health Center may file your claims. If you forget to do so, claims cannot be filed against your coverage. This means you will pay the full cost of health services. If you seek services from the University Health Center before you have evidence of the AETNA insurance. -For TB X-Rays -For Immunizations -For personal illness -Etc. Then go back to the Health Center with evidence of your AETNA Insurance Coverage and ID Number as soon as you have it, so the Health Center may file your claims. If you forget to do so, claims cannot be filed against your coverage. This means you will pay the full cost of health services.

. Except: - Who meets a particular exemption category. See: exemption/ Specific formalities and deadlines apply for requesting an exemption form the University Health Insurance Coverage requirement! Form: Deadline: February 05, 2016 (for Spring exemption) I don’t want this insurance! Can I be exempted from this policy? “No”. Except: - Who meets a particular exemption category. See: exemption/ Specific formalities and deadlines apply for requesting an exemption form the University Health Insurance Coverage requirement! Form: Deadline: February 05, 2016 (for Spring exemption) exemption/ exemption/ Except: - Who meets a particular exemption category. See: exemption/ Specific formalities and deadlines apply for requesting an exemption form the University Health Insurance Coverage requirement! Form: Deadline: February 05, 2016 (for Spring exemption) I don’t want this insurance! Can I be exempted from this policy? “No”. Except: - Who meets a particular exemption category. See: exemption/ Specific formalities and deadlines apply for requesting an exemption form the University Health Insurance Coverage requirement! Form: Deadline: February 05, 2016 (for Spring exemption) exemption/ exemption/

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