Frequently
Asked Questions | Student Life
 Medical Insurance
& Health Services
1.
Why do I have to have medical insurance?
Massachusetts
state law requires students to have adequate medical insurance from a
United States-based insurance provider. Regardless of your current
insurance coverage, you will be billed for the insurance offered through
Boston University.
2.
Am I required to purchase the Boston University medical insurance if I
already have my own?
That depends
on your current insurance coverage. Only a small number of international
insurance plans are accepted by Boston University, but if you believe
your policy is comparable to that offered through BU, and it provides
at least $75,000 USD worth of medical/accident coverage, it may be an
acceptable substitute. If you would like to apply to use your current
insurance instead of purchasing Boston University's student medical insurance
plan, you must fill out a waiver form stating your coverage and provide
proof of your coverage with a copy of your policy or insurance card.
If your waiver application is accepted, the charge for the BU insurance
will be removed from your account. If your waiver application is
rejected, or if you do not submit the waiver before the deadline date,
you will be enrolled in Boston University's insurance plan and will be
responsible for full payment.
3.
The cost of the medical insurance on the Dates
& Fees page of CELOP's website is for an entire academic year,
but what if I will only be at CELOP for one semester , do I have to pay
the full amount?
No.
If you know that you will be at CELOP for the Fall 2005 semester only,
we will adjust the cost of your medical insurance so that you only have
to pay for that semester. When you arrive at CELOP, you must complete
a form to apply for an insurance adjustment. This form will not
be provided unless you request it, so if you know you need to apply for
a rate adjustment, please request the form during the registration period.
4.
Can I buy medical insurance for my spouse and/or children here in the
US?
Yes.
To purchase insurance for your dependants, you must contact The
Chickering Group, Boston University's student insurance provider,
directly.
 5.
What services are available at Boston University Student Health Services?
BU's Student
Health Services, located just across the street from CELOP's main offices,
provides students with medical and minor surgical care 24 hours a day.
Services are provided by staff physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists,
nurses and an on-call crisis intervention counselor. If necessary,
you will be provided with transportation to an area hospital. Some
services do require a fee, which may be billed to your student account
or paid for by cash or check.
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