(Open Enrollment and Waiver for Health Insurance for school year 2012-2013 will not be available until mid-June)
The Massachusetts Universal Health Care Act (SHP) requires all students enrolled at least three-quarter time (6.75 credits for graduate students; 9 credits for undergraduate students) to participate in a qualifying U.S. based health insurance program. Student Financial Services is responsible for collecting the waiver and enrollment forms for each academic year. Insurance policies from other countries are not accepted. For questions about the enrollment or waiver process please contact Student Financial Services
Please view our health insurance Fact Sheet for important information regarding our insurance plans.
Domestic students may waive the Student Health Insurance Plan offered through Bentley University if they have comparable insurance coverage. Undergraduate day students must waive prior to August 1 for the fall semester, or January 2 for the spring semester. Graduate and evening students must waive prior to the first day of classes. All students are required to enroll or waive every academic year. All waivers must be done through one of the links below. Please click on the appropriate link below to complete the waiver application:
Waiver Application: More than 18 years of age - Click here to waive insurance
Waiver Application: Less than 18 years of age - Under 18 waiver form
If the insurance is not waived prior to the above listed deadline, you will be required to pay for the Student Health Insurance Plan offered through Bentley University.
If you wish to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan offered through Bentley University, you must complete the enrollment form online by clicking the link below. Undergraduate students who wish to enroll in this plan must complete the enrollment form by August 1 for the fall semester, or January 2 for the spring semester. Graduate and evening students who wish to enroll in this plan must complete the enrollment form by the first day of classes.
Enrollment Form - Click here to enroll in the insurance plan
You can print your insurance card directly from the Aetna website. you can download/print the card as many times as needed during the coverage period. We recommend that you print the card and laminate it to make it more durable.
**Important note: if you enroll in the Bentley plan prior to August 15, 2012 you will need to wait until August 16 to print your card. If you enroll in the plan after August 15, 2012, you will need to wait 7 business days before you can print your card. Your coverage is activated and retroactive on August 15. Should you need prescriptions fills or medical care keep all receipts for reimbursement. For medical claim and prescription reimbursement forms as well as brochure and general insurance information go to: https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/stu_conn/student_connection.aspx?groupID=474950 and click "HELP" on the left hand side of website.
International students are required to be enrolled into the student health insurance plan at Bentley University, regardless of if they have purchased their own domestic health insurance plan. Please click here to view the Bentley University health insurance policy for international students.
There is also a catastrophic plan at a cost of $164 which increases maximum coverage up to $500,000. Please consider this if you have a chronic serious illness or you are concerned about potential serious illness and cost - Deadline to enroll in the catastrophic plan is October 1, 2012. You can enroll in the buy-up plan at: www.aetnastudenthealth.com
Note: You can only enroll in the buy-up plan if you enrolled in the Bentley University student health insurance plan.
Click on the following link to review information pertaining to the Massachusetts SHP (Student Health Program) law. Link to SHP Information
In addition to the MA SHP requirements, colleges and universities are also required to include certain benefits in their student health insurance plan under the requirements of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Affordable Care Act).
Massachusetts residents may be eligible for insurance offered by the Commonwealth. More information is available here.
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The student health insurance plan offered for 2012-2013 is Aetna Student Health. Annual coverage is $1,453.00 coverage effective 8/15/12-8/14/13. Please refer to the 2012-2013 Student Health Insurance Full Brochure or our frequently asked questions for more information about the health insurance plan and health care at Bentley.
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| Please contact Aetna Student Health at 1.800.481.8814 for questions about benefits. Information can also be found online at www.aetnastudenthealth.com |
Bentley also offers students the opportunity to purchase separate dental insurance through University Health Plans, Inc called Delta Care. This insurance is voluntary and not required and carries an additional cost. For information on Delta care, or to enroll please click here.
As of July 1, 2007, all Massachusetts residents 18 years or older must carry health insurance that meets certain minimum standards. Those who do not meet this requirement will lose their personal exemption while filing their state personal income taxes.
Should you be unemployed after graduation, or your employer does not provide health insurance coverage, please note that you have options.
Under the Affordable Health Care Act, the new health care reform in the United States, many young adults will be eligible to remain on their parent's health insurance plan until their 26th birthday. For more information you can click on the widget below:
Massachusetts residents can visit the Commonwealth Connector for information about this law and resources to assist you with selecting a health insurance plan. Residents of any state can also access insurance information and options through the HealthCare.Gov website.
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