Student Health Insurance 2011-12
Why does the University require students to possess health
insurance?
It has been a long-standing policy of the University to require
that students possess health insurance. This policy protects a
family's investment should unexpected medical issues arise. We also
know that people seek healthcare at earlier stages when they
possess insurance. Early assessment and treatment is particularly
important to help curb the sharing of illnesses in a highly
residential environment such as our campus.
- Full-time, degree-seeking undergraduates are required to
possess health insurance comparable to the University sponsored
plan.
- International undergraduates must enroll in the University
sponsored plan.
- Undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in six (6) or more
credits have the option to enroll in the University sponsored
plan.
How can I waive or enroll in the Butler sponsored plan
online?
The method in which we will collect students' health insurance
information is moving to an online process. All new and returning
students will soon receive e-messages that request that they go to
www.gallagherkoster.com/butler. If they have
existing health insurance they simply enter the information and the
process is completed. If students want to enroll in the University
sponsored program they can do so at that time with the annual
charge appearing on their July billing statement.
Students who take no action by the July billing date will be
automatically enrolled in and
billed for the University sponsored plan. Up until August
15, the charge may be removed by visiting www.gallagherkoster.com/butler and completing
the insurance waiver form.
- Go to this web link: www.gallagherkoster.com/butler
- Click on "Student Waive/Enroll"
- Log in using your assigned Butler e-mail as your username
- Your student ID number is your password
- Choose red "Waive" or green "Enroll" button. If you waive, have
your current health insurance ID card ready as you will need this
information to complete the waiver form. If you wish to enroll in
the University sponsored plan, complete the enrollment form. The
$690 annual charge for the
Butler sponsored plan will appear on your July billing statement
and you will be covered from August
15, 2011 until August 14, 2012.
What are the details of the Butler sponsored plan?
Details on the University sponsored student injury and sickness
plan are now available at www.gallagherkoster.com/butler. The cost for
the 2011-2012 annual policy is $690. Coverage lasts from
August 15, 2011 until August
14, 2012. The sponsored policy is with United
Healthcare and it provides our students access to a wide national
network of providers and facilities. Under this policy, when
students utilize Butler's Health Services on-campus clinic, the
policy deductible is waived and covered services such as physician
visits, labs, and immunizations are paid at 100%. For those who
study or live abroad, medical evacuation and repatriation is
covered. A policy enhancement for the upcoming year: The annual
prescription drug benefit was increased from $100 per year to
$500.
For more information, visit www.gallagherkoster.com/butler.