Not a surprise to see that the State of NJ has enforced Mandatory Health Insurance on College Students. These policies are not cheap but will run up for some over $700.00 for a policy year or more. Families are struggling to keep their kids in college, and this is what is dumped on them. Obama has been an advocate of education, but it looks like it will only be for the rich. It looks like our children's education will be stripped little by little.
www.firststudent.com Student Health Insurance (2010 - 2011)
Health insurance is mandatory (by New Jersey State law) for all full-time undergraduate and graduate students as defined by the University (12 or more credits for undergraduate, 9 or more credits for graduate).
To assist students in meeting this requirement, a discounted Student Health Insurance Plan through the insurance company (FIRST STUDENT) has selected by a consortium of New Jersey State Colleges and Universities for the 2010/2011 Academic Year. The student health insurance (FIRST STUDENT) is underwritten by the Student Resources Division of the United Healthcare Insurance Company.
The cost of insurance for a traditional full-time undergraduate student is $250.00 for this policy year.
Part-time undergraduate students, graduate students, and their dependants can be optionally enrolled in the insurance and will be charged higher premiums. Details regarding the United Healthcare plan can be found at
http://www.firststudent.com/.
Policy rates for 2010-2011 are:
Coverage Period 8/2/10 - 8/1/11 Rate
Full-time Undergraduate student $250.00
Full-time Graduate student $361.00
Part-time students - All $544.00
Full time students are required to enroll in the plan and the cost for this insurance will be billed with tuition statements. Students may waive the insurance premium if able to demonstrate proof of healthcare coverage under another plan. All waivers must be done online, as noted below.
Enrollment/Waiver Instructions
All full time students must either enroll or waiver the insurance plan by going to
http://www.firststudent.com/ and completing the appropriate form. You must waive or enroll in the school-sponsored insurance plan each academic year.