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August 2007
To: Eligible Graduate Students in Arts and Sciences on the Danforth Campus
From: Robert E. Thach, Dean, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Re: Student Health Fee and Graduate School Subsidy
I am pleased to announce the continuation of our health benefits for full-time students in the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. In 2007-2008, full-time graduate students will again be eligible for the medical and wellness services and the health insurance covered by the student health fee. The student health fee will cover expanded on-campus services as well as comprehensive health insurance. This fee will be mandatory for students who are eligible for the benefits. The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences will subsidize the health fee for most of its students; students eligible for the subsidy will pay less than nine percent of the fee. An explanation of the charge and subsidy is as follows:
STUDENT HEALTH FEE COVERAGE
WHO WILL BE COVERED:
Full-time graduate students, defined as any of the following-
1. Students registered for 9 or more credit hours per semester
2. Students registered for 1-8 credit hours plus the continuing student fee
3. Students registered only for the continuing student fee
WHO WILL NOT BE COVERED:
Part-time graduate students, defined as either of the following-
1. Students registered for 1-8 credit hours without the continuing student fee
2. Students registered only for the non-resident candidate’s fee
Ph.D. students in Engineering will not be covered under the ARts and Sciences
subsidy but will normally receive subsidized insurance through the School of
Engineering. The contact for this is Jessie Runiewicz, 935-6183 or jruniewicz@wustl.edu
COST:
Health Fee $679 per year ($339.50 per semester)
(First semester charge will appear on a statement generated by Student
Accounting September 28, 2007)
HOW:
Nothing is required to enroll for the student health fee.
Once your academic registration as a full-time student is complete, enrollment
is automatic.
WHEN:
Registration for Fall 2007 must be completed prior
to September 15, 2007 to be eligible for the health insurance benefits
effective on August 15, 2007. Coverage begins on the registration
date when
registering on or after September 15. Completion of your academic registration as a full-time
student is
also a prerequisite for purchasing optional insurance plans (for dependents or prescription drugs)
or discount programs (for vision or dental expenses).
STUDENT HEALTH FEE SUBSIDY
WHO IS ELIGIBLE:
Graduate Arts and Sciences students on the Danforth Campus are eligible for the health fee subsidy if either of the following statements is true:
1. You are fully supported by an assistantship or a fellowship, whether from the University or from an external source.
2. You are registered for 9 or more credit hours per semester.
YOUR COST:
| Health Fee | $679.00 | |
| Less Graduate School Subsidy | - 620.00 | |
| Balance Due | $ 59.00 | ($29.50 per semester) |
(First semester charge will appear on a statement generated by Student Accounting September 28, 2007)
Whether you are eligible for the health fee subsidy or not, your academic registration process should be completed before September 15, 2007. Also note that your purchase of optional insurance plans or discount programs must be made separately (visit the Student Health Services website at shs.wustl.edu for more information); enrollment in these options is not automatic, although full-time registration is a prerequisite.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The Graduate School of Arts and Sciences subsidizes the health fee for eligible international students to the same extent as for eligible domestic students. However, the health fee is as follows:
YOUR COST:
| Health Fee | $679.00 | |
| IMED fee | + 30.00=$709.00 | |
| Graduate School Subsidy | - 620.00 | |
| Balance Due | $ 89.00 | ($44.50 per semester) |
(First semester charge will appear on a statement generated by Student Accounting September 28, 2007)
If you have any further questions about these benefits, you may contact:
Insurance Benefits - Debra Harp: DEBRA_HARP@WUSTL.EDU
shs.wustl.edu; click on insurance information
Fee Subsidy - Ann Cooper: Ann_Cooper@wustl.edu
International Students - Martha Turner: mlturner@wustl.edu
Because we know that your educational progress depends on your being healthy, we have tried to provide you with the means of returning to health after an accident or illness. We hope that you find the student health fee an affordable and helpful way to reach this goal.
| Medical Rates | YR 06/07 | YR 07/08 |
| Student | $660 | $679 |
| Spouse | $1,889.40 | $1,908.04 |
| Child | $1,173.08 | $1,173.08 |
|
Prescription Rates | ||
| Student | $86.28 | $86.28 |
| Spouse | $279.60 | $279.60 |
| Child | $184.08 | $184.08 |
The Dental/Vision card is being eliminated.
The new dental insurance plan will have a solid, robust dental coverage with a vision discount component. The coverage will include semi-annual cleanings and oral evaluations, annual x-ray series, and coverage for fillings and other dental work. The vision portion of this plan is a discount on eye exams, contacts and glasses.
The cost of the dental insurance will be:
Student only $116/yr
Student and one dependent $195/yr
Family $305/yr
