FAQ's

Q. What is the policy #?
A. The 2008 - 2009 policy # is CLA809E.

Q. What is the effective date?
A. August 17, 2008 or the date which Bollinger receives your premium check, whichever is later.

Q. What is the policy expiration date?
A. August 16, 2009. Even if you leave school or graduate, your coverage will remain in force until that date.

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 can send your check with the annual premium amount of $275.00 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 Accident & Sickness Insurance?
A. If you are a student at University of Louisiana - Monroe you are eligible.

Q. Can I get the insurance to cover my spouse and/or children?
A. Yes.

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.

Q. Can I go to any doctor?
A. Yes you can.

Q. Where do I get a claim form?
A. You can pick up a claim form at the Health Center or you can print one out from this web site (See "Claim Form") or one will be mailed to you upon first 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, NJ 07078-0727. Only one claim form is needed per accident or illness. Subsequent itemized bills may be sent in without completing another claim form. Just indicate that you are a Allegheny College Student and the date of your accident or illness.

Q. Does this policy cover me for my annual physicals?
A. No, except for Women's Preventive Health Services Benefit.

Q. With this insurance must I go to the College Health Center first?
A. You are encouraged to go to the College 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 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 Pennsylvania.

Q. How do I get an I.D. card?
A. It is attached to your Student Accident & Sickness Brochure. You can cut it out and carry 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 at 1-866-267-0092 and ask to be connected to the College Claims Department or you may e-mail Jane Farrell

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