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Student Health Insurance for 2011-2012 Academic Year

Marquette University offers a voluntary student health insurance plan for the 2011-2012 academic year through the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU). This plan is underwritten by WPS Health Insurance. All Marquette University full and part-time students are eligible to purchase this voluntary plan. Coverage under this plan can begin as early as August 1, 2011.

This plan has improved coverage over the plan offered in the 2010-2011 school year. Please read the plan materials carefully to make sure that this plan fits your individual needs.

To ensure you have the most up-to-date information, go to the the WAICU Web page on the WPS Web site, scroll to the bottom of the page and look for "Marquette University." You will find a brochure that describes the details of the plan available to Marquette students; a separate description of the 24-hour Nurse Helpline benefit that has been added to the plan; and the Application, which includes the rates for the coverage.

Continuation coverage is available for students who have graduated and whose plan through UnitedHealthcare StudentResources expires as of July 31, 2011. Please refer to the enrollment form at the above site for information specific to this option.

If you have questions or concerns, WPS has operators dedicated to the WAICU program who can answer your questions. Just call 1-800-221-5573 between 7 AM and 7 PM Monday through Thursday and on Fridays between 7 AM and 4:30 PM. On-line applications are not available this year.

An optional, voluntary plan through Student Assurance Services, Inc. is available to Marquette University full and part-time graduate students carrying a credit load of 6 credits or more. Please refer to the plan information below for benefit questions and enrollment.

The Select Graduate School Plan from Student Assurance Services, Inc., provides University-paid coverage with optional student-purchased benefits for certain graduate students. Enrollment is handled by the Graduate School. The enrollment form below can be used to add a spouse and/or dependent(s) to the policy.

Health insurance coverage for international students is again available through Chartis and is mandatory. The plan information below provides details on coverage benefits, enrollment for spouse and/or dependents, and continuation coverage following graduation.

WPS Optional Student Health Insurance FAQ's

What are the coverage dates for the insurance plan for 2011-2012?

Annual coverage is August 1, 2011, to July 31, 2012.  The effective date of the coverage will be August 1, 2011, or the date on which the student’s enrollment is processed, whichever is LATER.  For example, if a student’s enrollment is processed on July 15, 2011, the effective date of coverage is August 1.  If a student’s enrollment is processed on September 15, 2011, the effective date of coverage is September 15.  The price is never prorated, and there are no refunds unless a student fails to attend any class during the first 30 days after enrollment or joins the military.

If I am a part-time student, can I apply for the insurance?

Yes.  Any student taking at least six (6) credit hours or the equivalent in clinical training, student teaching, thesis work, or graduate credits can enroll in the plan.

Which physicians or hospitals are in the network?

Marquette Student Health Services is in the network. Contact WPS to determine if other providers are in the network, as network participation by providers changes from time to time.

How do I arrange for payment for medical services?

Students should take their insurance cards with them and present them to the provider for direct billing of medical services to WPS.    

I lost my insurance card. What do I do? 

Students can request a replacement card from the WPS toll-free number.

I don’t think WPS received my claim or may not have paid it correctly. What do I do?

Students should obtain and review the applicablel Explanations of Benefits (EOB) from WPS to confirm which claims have been paid.  If a student believes that a claim has not been paid correctly, the student should provide all details of the services and the payment or failure to pay to Kelly McCoy at WAICU, kelly.mccoy@waicu.org  or FAX (608) 256-7065, along with the name of the provider(s) and date(s) of the claims in question.

How do I resolve claims for the 2010-2011 school year?

Contact:

Please contact regarding Student Assurance and Chartis coverage:


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