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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Just a reminder that the A&M System Student Health Insurance Provider (SSHIP) has changed for the fall semester</span></i></b>. For more information on the new provider go to <a href="https://www.academichealthplans.com/tamuc/2013-2014/">https://www.academichealthplans.com/tamuc/2013-2014/</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Students currently enrolled will receive an email very soon once the enrollment report has been submitted to the SSHIP. Instructions will be provided on requesting a waiver, early enrollment, and other information. If you have questions contact <a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a>. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow'>THE COST FOR THE INSURANCE HAS INCREASED THIS FALL SEMESTER TO AN ESTIMATED $639 FOR THE FALL.</span> </i></b> The insurance charge will be placed on your account by the beginning of the second week of classes and payment is required by 12<sup>th</sup> class day. Please note the health insurance requirement is an A&M System wide policy and the ISSO does not negotiate or set the cost for the health insurance. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><i><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>As have been mentioned in previous emails, students who are eligible for one of the allowed waivers from the mandatory enrollment will need to submit their waiver information to the SSHIP by August 26.</span></i></b> For information on waiver eligibility go to <a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/insurance.aspx">http://www.tamuc.edu/studentLife/campusServices/internationalStudentServices/currentStudents/insurance.aspx</a>. Due to delays in the new process students may also submit their waiver eligibility information to <a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a>. Below are instructions for students who meet an eligible waiver:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Students who have employment based insurance</i></b> will need to submit confirmation for their current eligibility (letter or statement confirming <u>current coverage dates</u>), copy of the insurance card, and verification of the coverage minimum to confirm the coverage meets the A&M System minimum requirements. Information will need to be emailed to <a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a> by August 26 to be considered. The ISSO will not contact your insurance provider on your behalf. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Students with graduate assistant insurance</i></b> will need to contact <a href="mailto:Cynthia.Todhunter@tamuc.edu">Cynthia.Todhunter@tamuc.edu</a>, confirm their insurance coverage, and have Cynthia email the ISSO to verify the insurance coverage. Information will need to be emailed to <a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a> by August 26. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><b><i>Students with government scholarship (financial guarantee)</i></b> will need to ensure the Financial Services Office (not ISSO) has a current FG on record by August 26. Students who do not have a current FG on record by August 26 may be charged the insurance. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>We apologize that the transition to the new SSHIP has been delayed and students may contact <a href="mailto:John.Jones@tamuc.edu">John.Jones@tamuc.edu</a> with any questions or concerns. The ISSO is planning to host an information session with the new SSHIP for students tentatively on Wednesday, August 28 at 2pm in BA221. Students are encouraged to attend to learn more about the SSHIP. <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>(P) 903-886-5097 (F) 903-468-3200<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.tamuc.edu/isso">www.tamuc.edu/isso</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>