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Student Health Insurance Plan Waiver Application FAQ

I want to waive participation in the Student Health Insurance Plan. How do I know if I qualify for the waiver?

If you want to waive participation in the Student Health Insurance Plan you must complete and submit an Online Waiver Application no later than August 29, 2008. Your current insurance plan must provide coverage comparable to the Cornish Student Health Plan.

An "approved" confirmation notice or a "denied" statement is presented after you submit the waiver. You should print this notice for your records.

If you do not want the insurance premiums to be on your bill or calculated in your monthly payment plan, you must complete the insurance waiver no later than July 18, 2008. You do not need to be registered for classes to complete the waiver. If you expect to attend and you wish to decline the coverage, please complete the waiver immediately.

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Do I have to complete a waiver application each semester?

No. Your approved waiver is effective for one academic year. Next year if you want to waive participation, you will file another waiver application.

How do I apply for a waiver?

Waiver applications may be completed and submitted online. Link to waiver will be posted soon. Please check back later.

What information is required to complete the waiver application?

You will need a copy of your insurance identification card.

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I do not have all the information to complete the waiver application. What should I do?

Your waiver will not be processed without proof of insurance. If you have proper coverage and do not have a card, contact your insurance provider immediately to order a new card. It is vital that you have your health insurance information in your wallet at all times.

How will I know if my waiver application has been approved or denied?

If you submitted a waiver application online you will receive an instantaneous response. The last screen of the online waiver application process will provide you with approval or denial information. You should print this screen for your records. If you do not see this screen, you have not completed the process.

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If my waiver application is denied, what options do I have?

If your waiver application is denied because your private insurance information is incomplete, you may appeal the denial by submitting an "Denied Waiver Appeal" form online. This is the only method for waiving the premium once you have been denied the waiver. Completed appeal applications must be received within five (5) calendar days from the date of denial. Appeals for denied waiver applications are accepted only for the current semester. Retroactive appeals are not accepted. Incomplete appeal applications will not be considered for review.

I have waived the Student Health Plan, but I no longer have comparable health insurance. What should I do?

You are required to maintain comparable health insurance at all times during your approved waiver period. If your health insurance coverage is terminated during the waiver period, you are required to enroll in the Student Health Plan. To enroll in the plan you must submit an enrollment form to the Student Affairs Office immediately. Your Student Health Plan coverage will be effective on the date the request is submitted or a future date you specify. Your student account will be billed. You may also elect to enroll in the Cornish Student Health Plan at the beginning of Spring Semester, contact the Wellness Coordinator for details.

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