The Student Health Benefit Plan year began on August 1. If you are enrolled in less than 5 academic credits this semester, are on continuation fee, need a family plan, or are taking credits through Continuing and Professional Education, you will need to enroll manually at University Health Services (150 Infirmary Way). You have until … Continue reading Health Insurance Enrollment Reminder!
Taking Fewer Than 5 Credits in the Fall? You Need to Enroll Manually in the Health Insurance!
If you are taking fewer than 5 credits in the fall, the University will NOT automatically enroll you in the health insurance. You will need to enroll manually at the Patient Services Desk at University Health Services: University Health Services 150 Infirmary Way Amherst, MA 01003 (413) 577-5000
Important UAW/UMass/AETNA Coinsurance Settlement Update
Your union, the Graduate Employee Organization (GEO/UAW Local 2322), and the University of Massachusetts have agreed on a grievance settlement for the out-of-pocket (OOP) health insurance expense amounts that graduate employees in are required to pay for plan year 2011-2012. Under this settlement agreement, the University agrees that the out-of-pocket maximum for graduate student employees … Continue reading Important UAW/UMass/AETNA Coinsurance Settlement Update
UMass Announces New Health Insurance Plan and Carrier
The new health insurance plan for 2012-2013 will be offered by Consolidated Health Plans (CHP) through the Cigna provider network. You can find some information on the Consolidated Health Services website at https://consolidatedhealthplan.com/group/173/home. The full health plan brochure has not been published yet, but there is a brief summary of benefits available there. Donna Yezierski … Continue reading UMass Announces New Health Insurance Plan and Carrier