Insurance Information
Who is eligible for health insurance?
ALL registered student taking 9 or more credit hours and ALL Health Science and Early Childhood Ed students are required to have health insurance. If they have proof of insurance under another policy they can waive the College’s policy. To waive the college’s policy, click onto the web address below, click Massachusetts Community Colleges, click Bristol Community College and follow the instructions.
See: www.universityhealthplans.com or www.consolidatedhealthplan.com
Can I also insure my dependents?
You no longer can insure your dependants under the college insurance plan.
See: www.mahealthconnector.org for information on how to get insurance for them.
Do I need a card and where do I get one?
The company should mail one to you. It is also in the insurance brochure which you can get from Health Services or Student Accounts or you may go to the web site: www.universityhealthplans.com and download one.
Can I see any doctor I want with the College’s insurance plan?
Listings of the Health Care providers who are in the network are available on the web site at: www.universityhealthplans.com. We advise students to let the Health Care provider’s
What if my doctor is not in the network? Can I still see him?
Yes, you can, but you are responsible for any charges that are above what the plan pays to providers that are in the network. The provider may require you to pay in full at the time of service and then let you send the receipts into the insurance company. In such an instance, you would only receive what the company would have paid a provider who is in the network.
Where could I verify benefits and find out more?
The telephone number is 1-800-437-6448 for University Health Plans or e-mail: info@univhealthplans.com
Student Financial Services (ext. 2160) will also be able to verify your enrollment.
If you are in need of further assistance please come to Health Services or call ext. 2232.