Q. What is the policy #?
A. The 2008-2009 policy # is CMA804E.
Q. What is the effective date?
A. August 1, 2008 for students selecting annual coverage. Please
see the brochure for other coverage periods (See sample brochure
under "Brochure").
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 for the applicable premium directly
to Bollinger, Inc./ATT.: College Dept., 101 JFK Parkway, Short Hills,
NJ 07078. Your coverage will begin on the date we receive your payment.
Q. How do I know if I am eligible
to take the Student Injury & Sickness Insurance?
A. If you are a full-time or qualifying part-time student at College
of the Holy Cross, Massachusetts state law requires you to either
purchase this insurance plan or provide proof that you are enrolled
in comparable coverage for the full academic year.
Q. Can I get the insurance to cover
my spouse and/or children?
A. No.
Q. What does this insurance cover?
A. This insurance covers medical expenses which arise from an accidental
Injury or a Sickness which occurs while you are covered under this
program.
Q. Does this 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
(See sample brochure under "Brochure").
Q. May I go to any doctor?
A. Yes, you may. However, in a non-emergency situation you are encouraged
to go to the Health Center first whenever possible, and then to
a physician participating in the First Health Preferred Provider
Network.
Q. Where do I get a claim form?
A. You can print one out from this web site (See "Claim Form").
Q. How do I file a claim?
A. Attach your itemized bills to a completed Claim Form and mail
to Bollinger, Inc., P.O. Box 727, Short Hills, NJ 07078-0727. Only
one claim form is needed per accident or illness.
Q. What if I am out of state when
I get sick or injured?
A. This insurance plan will cover you for any illness or Injury
which occurs out of state. You must follow the same procedures in
filing a claim as if it had happened here in Massachusetts.
Q. How do I obtain an I.D. card?
A. It is attached to your Student Injury & Sickness Brochure (see
the inside of the cover page). You can cut it out and carry it with
you.
Q. What is the policy’s maximum benefit?
A. The maximum benefit is $50,000.
Q. If I have a specific question
about coverage who can I call?
A. You can call Bollinger, Inc. at 1-866-267-0092 and ask to be
connected to the College Claims Department and speak to
Jane Farrell.
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