I am very proud of the new health insurance coverage being offered to students by the university this year. I’ve had some very positive comments so far, and I’m blogging on this issue to see what you think.
All full-time students and all international students are automatically enrolled in the UDC Basic Student Health Insurance Plan. The premium for this coverage is added to your bill. It is $166 for domestic students; $550 for international students. That fee is for the whole year. If you already have health insurance through another carrier, you may waive out of the plan by completing a form online: www.maksin.com/udc.aspx. You must waive out of the plan by September 20th or the fees will be automatically added to your bill.
We’re excited to be able to offer this service in a way that make sense financially and in a way that optimizes health coverage for each student.
I look forward to your comments!
Allen L. Sessoms
Beautiful site picture, I love that wide view. As far as health opportunities for the students that is great news. I think its a great opportunity for the students to keep up on their health.
I do not want the plan, I have my own . Also further to that,I am 63 years of age.
Thank You.
I have Blue Cross Blue Shield and Medicare Insurances. How do I get a waiver from the University of DC in order to be in compliance with the University? I am entering the University under the Gerontology Seniors Program.
Hi Raymond,
Going to this link http://www.maksin.com/udc.aspx will allow you to waiver the insurance. For further information, please contact the Admissions Hotline on 202.274.6110.
Thanks!
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-Bill-Bartmann
Hello, Nicholas – and thank you for your comment!
The new health insurance provides the following in comparison to the old health plan.
• Cheaper student health insurance fee with a cost savings of approximately 5% savings
• Larger network of preferred providers
• Increased domestic coverage with $15,000 per injury or sickness annually compared to $1000 maximum annually
• Increased international major medical coverage to $45,000 which include medical evacuation and repatriation (the process of returning a person back to one’s place of origin or citizenship)
• Physician visits for accidental injuries are covered 100% and visits for sickness covered up to $700 compared to $20
• Increased prescription drug coverage up to $250 compared to no coverage for prescriptions involving injuries and $50 maximum for prescriptions related to sickness
For additional information regarding UDC Student Injury and Illness Insurance Coverage, visit our Administrators website at http://www.maksin.com/udc.aspx
Remember, if you do NOT want the coverage you must waive out online by September 20th.
Sincerely,
Allen L. Sessoms
As a student at UDC I was always covered under my employers insurance plan, so I never actually gave the coverage any thought. What will the students who opt for this coverage actually receive?