IMPORTANT STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATION

As a Resident Student and/or International Student of Long Island University you are required to maintain valid health insurance which includes routine, emergency, non-emergency and hospital care in the New York metropolitan area, Nassau and Suffolk counties.

All resident and/or international students will automatically be billed for the university-sponsored health insurance plan on their bursar account. You have an opportunity to waive this charge by complying with the waiver procedures outlined below. 

DEADLINES

The health insurance fee may be waived only if the student complies with the waiver provisions

No adjustments will be made to your bursar bill unless the waiver is received on or before these deadlines.

NOTE:  After October 20, 2008, students may no longer waive the Fall semester insurance charge.

POLICY PERIOD

Coverage will remain in effect for the period for which premium has been paid, even if your student status changes.  Insurance ID cards will be issued after the waiver deadline unless you elect to use the Early Enrollment option described below. Once you have used the plan, you will no longer be eligible to waive the insurance, and you will be responsible for payment of premium.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE WAIVER PROVISIONS WILL RESULT IN THE INSURANCE FEE BEING RETAINED ON YOUR BURSAR BILL AND WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

INSURANCE WAIVER AND ENROLLMENT PROCEDURES

Please be advised that Long Island University has implemented a web-based approach to the waiver and enrollment processes of the compulsory student health insurance plans for the 2008-09 academic year.  If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact LIU’s agent, Collegiate Insurance Resources, at 800-322-9901 for further instructions and forms. In order to waive compulsory enrollment, review benefits and rates, or request an early ID card, please visit the following website:

https://secure.visit-aci.com/enrollment/home/LIU.htm

This is a secure website and the information you provide will be held in strict confidence. 

TO WAIVE THE LIU INSURANCE CHARGE:

STEP 1   Log on to the above-referenced website.

STEP 2   Select the “Waive” button.

STEP 3   Provide the information requested about your current valid coverage.

STEP 4   Upon completion of the waiver process, Print and Retain a receipt evidencing proof that the request for insurance waiver has been received. In the event of discrepancies, only this receipt will serve as acceptable proof of compliance with the waiver provisions.

TO REQUEST EARLY ENROLLMENT:

Log on to the above-referenced website. You will be guided through an early enrollment module which allows you to request your ID card prior to the waiver deadline and to download/print a copy of the applicable coverage brochure. Your ID card will be sent to you by mail after verification of your insurance eligibility.

Questions or concerns regarding benefits, enrollment or waiver processes should be directed to LIU’s agent, Collegiate Insurance Resources at 800-322-9901.

Questions regarding school health insurance requirements should be directed to the Risk Management Department of LIU at 516-299-2599 or 516-299-2550.