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<p class=MsoNormal>As we have had a few questions let me clarify again, ALL F-1
and J-1 international students will be automatically enrolled in the A&M
System health insurance plan this spring semester. The ONLY
exceptions are provided at the end of the email. New students were
required to enroll starting Fall 2010 and ALL students were required this
Spring 2011 semester. <span style='color:black'>The ISSO </span>sent out
emails earlier last year and in October and November making students aware of
the changes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Where
can I find information about the insurance plan?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please visit <a href="http://www.tamuinsurance.com">www.tamuinsurance.com</a>,
select our campus, and the plan is the A&M Basic 50K International
Insurance plan. The A&M System insurance company is Associated
Insurance Plans, AIP. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>What
if I already have insurance from another company this semester?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you purchased health insurance from another company for
the spring semester you must email the company to request a cancellation and
refund. They will most likely respond to confirm your reason and
verification from me. Forward this email to <a
href="mailto:john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu">john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu</a>.
If a company gives you any problems regarding the cancellation please notify me
immediately. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>What
if I was a new student in the Fall 2010 semester, do I have to pay again?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you were a <u>new student</u> in the Fall 2010 semester<b>
</b>you will pay the premium again this semester. Payments made in Fall
2010 for new students provided coverage until the end of 2010. Payment
this semester will provi<span style='color:black'>de coverage from January 1,
2011 until August 28, 2011. Then every Fall and Spring semester a premium
will be due upon registration of classes.</span><span style='color:red'> </span>
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>How
do I pay the insurance premium?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>If you are not exempted or have not notified the ISSO of you
exemption, your student account will be charged $274 for the premium this
semester. This charge will be separate from any tuition or fee
charges. You must pay this premium no later than the 20<sup>th</sup> day
of class. <b>You MUST inform the Bursar’s office to apply your
payment to the insurance charge by calling 903-886-5050. <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>What
if the insurance premium does not show on my account?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:red'>If the $274 premium does not
appear on your account please notify the ISSO <u>IMMEDIATELY as this will mean
you do not have insurance coverage</u></span></b><u>.</u> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black;background:yellow;mso-highlight:
yellow'>What do I need to do if I have the charge but meet one of the
exemptions?</span></b><b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black'>Please email <a
href="mailto:john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu">john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu</a> to
discuss your exemption. If you have not provided information regarding
any GA position or insurance please do so as soon as possible. It is not
necessary for students from Saudi Arabia to contact our office as we are aware
that <u>most</u> students from this country are exempted due to their
government scholarship. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>How
long is the insurance coverage?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Coverage began on January 1, 2011 and will continue until
the start of the Fall 2011 semester. Coverage for new students who were
enrolled in the insurance plan in Fall 2010 continued on through the semester
break and was <span style='color:black'>renewed the first day of this
semester. All students will be charged the $274 premium in the Spring
2011 semester which will extend coverage until the end of the year on August 28,
2011 The summer semester is included in the payment for the spring and is
non-refundable even if you travel outside the U.S. or go home during the
summer break.</span><span style='color:#1F497D'> </span> <span
style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>When
will I receive my coverage information?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Once we confirm the payment of the premium for all students
(minus those exempted), the ISSO will submit a final report after the 20<sup>th</sup>
day of class. Your insurance card will be emailed to your university
email around February 21, 2011. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>What
if I have an emergency or need information before this date?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Please contact AIP at 1-800-850-4556 or go to <a
href="http://www.tamuinsurance.com">www.tamuinsurance.com</a> to discuss any
medical needs or emergencies. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>What
if I have a full-time graduate assistantship?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>The ISSO has been attempting to work with the Human Resource
(HR) department for some time so we can correlate the students who have the GA
insurance but this process has not been finalized. If you have not <span
style='color:black'>reported your GA and insurance information to the ISSO,</span>
please have your department email <a href="mailto:john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu">john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu</a>
to let me know you have a <span style='color:black'>GA and please provide proof</span>
of when your GA insurance was effective. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><u><span style='color:red'>Please understand that being
awarded a full-time GA DOES NOT mean you are automatically enrolled in the GA insurance</span></u><span
style='color:red'>. </span></b><span style='color:black'>If you are
awarded a full-time GA be sure to contact <a
href="mailto:Pat_Kropp@tamu-commerce.edu">Pat_Kropp@tamu-commerce.edu</a> in HR
to sign up for the GA insurance. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>What
if I have enrolled in the GA insurance but it is not effective yet?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Once you enroll in the GA insurance there is normally a
90-day waiting period before your insurance is effective. You will still
be required to pay the insurance premium a the beginning of the semester during
which your GA insurance will become effective. Once your GA insurance is
effective, please notify <a href="mailto:john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu">john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu</a>
and I will notify the insurance company to make arrangements for any
refund. The university uses AIP for both the mandatory enrollment
requirement and for the GA insurance. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>Who
is exempted from the mandatory enrollment requirement?</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Students who have the graduate assistant insurance, students
who have a <span style='color:black'>government scholarship</span> that
provides insurance coverage that meets our minimum requirements, and students
who have a spouse employed <u>in the U.S<span style='color:black'>.</span></u><span
style='color:black'>, and are covered under their spouses insurance providing
this employer’s insurance meets our minimum requirements.
(Note if you have employment based insurance you may need to purchase separate
repatriation and evacuation insurance through www.tamuinsurance.com.)</span><span
style='color:red'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Please feel free to email <a
href="mailto:john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu">john_jones@tamu-commerce.edu</a>
with any questions or concerns. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal> <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>John Mark Jones, Director<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>International Student Services<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Texas A&M University-Commerce<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>PO Box 3011<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Commerce TX 75429<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(P) 903-886-5097<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>(F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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