Canisius College strongly recommends that all students have some type of health insurance. Students without health insurance may put off seeking appropriate medical treatment for illnesses or injuries fearing financial burden. This can lead to great physical and emotional discomfort for the student. In addition, the financial burden associated with unforeseen medical expenses for an uninsured student may force the student to withdrawal from school and interrupt academic plans.
Health Insurance for Domestic Students
Canisius College along with M and T Insurance Agency offer a student sickness and accident plan that provides basic coverage for medical and accidental injury expenses. A general outline of the plan is listed below. Canadian students are eligible to enroll in this plan.
To view the health insurance brochure, which explains the plan in detail, click here (Adobe Acrobat .pdf). Please make a copy this brochure for reference and additional information.
Cost
The cost of the plan is as follows:
| Type | Annual (08/25/09-08/25/10) |
Half-Year (01/03/10-08/25/10) |
| Full-time Undergraduate |
$710.00 |
$409.00 |
| Part-time* Undergraduate |
$856.00 | $494.00 |
| All Graduate Students |
$856.00 | $494.00 |
| Spouse | $1,487.00 | $1,086.00 |
| Per Child | $958.00 | $650.00 |
Enrollment
To enroll students must log onto www.ajfusa.com. Students have two enrollment options, the first is to purchase the plan directly from the site using a major credit card or download the enrollment form and send it with a check to the Allen J Flood Company.
To enroll, go the web site listed above. From the home page, select Tools for Students/Participants and Policy Holders, then College and University Students. You will be directed to a page with a drop down box, open the box and select Canisius College ( domestic). From this page you will see a list of options including enrollment.
Health Insurance Cards
Insurance Cards are available for download here (Adobe Acrobat .pdf). Cards can also be printed from www.ajfusa.com.
HIPAA Information
To view the HIPAA Privacy Rule with respect to your personal health information, click here (Adobe Acrobat .pdf).
Deadlines for Enrollment
Students wishing to purchase the basic sickness and accident plan must enroll by the following dates:
September 30, 2009 for 1 full year of coverage from August 25, 2009 to
August 25, 2010
February 7, 2010 for one-half year of coverage from January 3, 2010 to
August 25, 2010
Enrollment is closed after these dates. However, if you have had coverage through a parent or employer and this coverage terminates, you can purchase the College plan. To do so, submit proof of termination of previous coverage, along with the enrollment form and check to: The Allen J. Flood Companies, Inc., Two Madison Avenue, Larchmont, New York 10538
Filing A Claim
To file a claim you must submit itemized medical bills from the physician, hospital, clinic, etc. along with a claim form, to Klais and Company, 1867 West Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44313. Claims must be submitted no later than 90 days after the injury or illness has occurred in order to be considered for payment.
Claim Forms
Claim forms for the 2009-2010 plan year are available here.
Claim forms for the 2008- 2009 are available in the Student Health Center. Please call (716)888-2610 if you need a claim form mailed to you.
Student Health recommends that you make a copy of all claim forms and bills before submitting them to the claims administrators. Students can also turn completed claim forms and bills into Student Health. Student Health will forward them onto M and T Insurance Agency for processing.
Claims Problems
If you experience a delay in payment or have questions about your claim, contact Klais and Company at 1-800-331-1096 . If you need additional assistance, please call M and T Insurance Agency at 716-853-7960, ext. 4220. A representative is also be on campus twice a month in the Student Health Center. To set up an on campus appointment, call 716-888-2610.
Accident and Accidental Death Benefit
Accident:
All full-time undergraduate students are covered under a student accident plan.
This plan will pay for medical expenses associated with an accident, both on campus and off campus accidents, up to $3,000.00. This coverage is considered excess coverage, which means students who have other health insurance, should submit to their primary plan first. Any unpaid expenses after review by the student's plan can be submitted for payment to Klais and Company. Students who do not have any other insurance should submit all bills to Klais and Company following the steps under the filing a claim section above.
Accidental Death Benefit:
All full-time undergraduates are covered for a $5,000.00 benefit for death resulting from injuries and/or illness associated with an accident. Family members should contact M and T Insurance Agency at 716-853-7960,ext 4220 to discuss this benefit.
Travel Assistance Benefit
The Student Sickness and Accident plan for 2009-2010 provides travel assistance services through Europ Assistance USA. To read about these services, click here.
Unisured Students with Limited Income
Students who are New York State residents, with limited income, may be eligible for health benefits offered through New York State. Visit the New York State web site at www.health.state.ny.us, click on info for consumers to learn about Family Health Plus and Medicaid. Medicaid also has a helpline number at (518-486-9057).