Q. What is the Policy
#?
A.
The 2008-2009 Student
Injury & Sickness Insurance Policy # for Domestic students is CLA508E.
The 2008 - 2009
Optional Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Policy for Domestic
students is CLA608E.
The
2008 - 2009 Student Injury & Sickness Insurance Policy for the
International Students is CLA708E.
The 2008 - 2009 Optional Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Policy for
International Students is CLA808E.
Q. What is the
effective date?
A. August 15, 2008 for
students selecting annual coverage. Please see the brochure for
other coverage periods (See sample brochure under "Your
Coverage")
Q. What is the Policy expiration date?
A. August 19, 2009 for students selecting annual
coverage. Please see the brochure for other coverage periods (See
sample brochure under "Your Coverage")
Q. If I missed the
original registration or waived coverage initially and now want the
coverage, how do I go about getting it?
A. You should send your check or money order for the applicable
premium directly to, Bollinger, Inc./Attn.: College Dept., PO Box
398, Short Hills, NJ 07078-0398. Your coverage will begin on
the date we receive your premium.
Q. How do I know if I
am eligible to take the Student Injury & Sickness Insurance?
A. All
Domestic students taking
seven or
more credit hours (six or more for Domestic graduate students) are eligible to enroll in the student
Injury &
Sickness insurance. All International students taking one or
more credit hours are required to enroll in the International
Student Sickness and Injury plan unless proof of alternate
comparable coverage is shown.
Q. Can I get the
insurance to cover my spouse and/or children?
A. Yes, please refer
to the brochure for details. (See sample brochure under "Your
Coverage). An enrollment card is available for your convenience.
Q. What does this
insurance cover?
A. The Student
Injury and Sickness plan covers medical expenses which arise from
an accidental Injury or Sickness which occurs while you are covered
under this program.
Q. Does the Policy
pay all medical bills in full?
A. In most
circumstances, it will not. There are exclusions and limitations in
the Policy, so you will need to refer to the brochure.
Click Here to see a sample Coverage.
Q. May I go to any
doctor?
A. Yes you may.
However, you are encouraged to go to the student health
service first whenever possible and then go to a physician participating in the
First Health Preferred Provider Network.
Click here for a
listing of Preferred Providers
Q. Where do I get a
claim form?
A. You can
Click Here to print one out
or one will be mailed to you upon notice of a claim.
Q. How do I file a
claim?
A.
Attach your bills to a completed claim form and mail to Bollinger Inc., P.O. Box
727, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 - 0727. Only one claim form is
needed per accident or illness. Subsequent itemized bills may be
sent and without completing another claim form. Just indicate that
you are a University of Louisiana at Lafayette student and the date of your
accident or illness.
Q. With this
insurance, must I go to the University's Health Center first?
A. You are encouraged to go to the Student Health Center first whenever that
is possible. However, it is not mandatory in order to be covered by
this insurance plan.
Q.
What if I am out-of-state and I get sick or injured?
A. This insurance plan will cover you for claims which occurred
out-of-state. You must follow the same procedures in filing a claim
as if it happened here in Louisiana.
Q. How do I get an ID card?
A. It is attached in the enrollment card. Or, you may obtain one
by clicking here.
Q. What is the Policy's maximum benefit?
A.
Domestic Basic Sickness and
Injury is $15,000 per Injury or Sickness
Optional Domestic Injury and Sickness Insurance is $50,000.
International Basic Sickness and Injury
insurance is $25,000.
Optional International Injury and
Sickness insurance is $50,000.
Q. If Have a Specific
Question about Coverage Who Can I Call?
A. You can call Bollinger at 1-866-267-0092
and ask to be connected to College Claims Department or you may
e-mail Jane Farrell.
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