Policy Series: 3000-45 STU Student Insurance Policy

Type: Student College-wide Academic/Education

Name of Policy: Student Insurance Policy

Purpose: SCC will make student health insurance available to all students.

Applicability:

Forms for participating in student health insurance plans are available in the Student Affairs center. Please Students should check your his/her insurance needs and coverage carefully as the college is not responsible for medical or hospital services for injury in the classroom, lab or clinical. Additionally, liability insurance is required for some majors such as Nursing. The College does not assume any responsibility for injuries to students.

All international students and visiting scholars engaged in educational activities are required to purchase the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities International Student Accident and Illness Insurance plan; unless they can provide written verification that their government or sponsoring agency accepts full responsibility for any medical claims that may occur.

The rates for students will be approximately $1000 for international students and approximately $1200 for domestic students, but are subject to change.

Definitions:

Does this policy have a procedure? Yes No

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Policy Owner: Dr. Susan Tarnowski Policy Owner Contact Number: 389-7228

Date of Initial Review by President’s Senior Cabinet: (Insert Date)

SG Review (if applicable): Yes No N/A

AASC Review (if applicable): Yes No N/A

Cabinet Review (if applicable): Yes No N/A

Date of Final Approval / Policy Adoption: October 14, 2011

Date & Subject of Last Revisions: