Dear College of St. Scholastica Student and Parents:

The College of St. Scholastica is vitally interested in the health and welfare of our students.  As a result, we believe that we have found the best possible student health insurance plan available at a rate that is affordable to all students.

Again this year we are working with USI Affinity Collegiate Insurance Resources, formally Specialty Risk Group, a leading broker in Student Accident and Sickness plans.  Together we have enhanced the plan by expanding the benefits to better meet the needs of our students. The plan is underwritten by Combined Insurance Company of America in association with Administrative Concepts, Inc. The cost of the insurance is $510.00 per term (term dates are listed in the brochure) and will provide coverage for a full twelve months from September 2, 2008 to September 2, 2009.

If you have adequate coverage through another insurer please complete the online waiver by July 15th to ensure an accurate Fall Schedule/Bill.  Please go to The College of St. Scholastica website www.css.edu , choose Banner Web at the top of the page.  Log in with your B or V number, click on Personal Information, Authorization/Waiver Form/Parking Permit and complete the Waive 2008-09 Student Health Insurance.

September 25th is the final deadline to waive insurance if you do not wish to be enrolled in the plan.

Family coverage is available to students enrolled in the insurance plan. You can inquire about family coverage at this website www.specrisk.com/css.  Students taking less than twelve credits may enroll in the health insurance at this website as well.

If you do not have access to the Internet from home or a public library, you can waive the insurance coverage by using a computer on campus prior to the September 25th deadline.

We strongly encourage you to read online brochure at http://www.specrisk.com/planhelp.html.  Please note that many home based HMO plans do not provide adequate coverage outside of your home area.  Therefore, if you are considering waiving this plan, we recommend that you review your current health insurance policy to ensure that it adequately covers you while pursuing your academic interests at The College of St. Scholastica.

For general questions about the plan please contact USI Affinity Insurance Resources at 800-513-3788 or www.specrisk.com. If you need additional information about your student account, contact the Business Office in Tower 1130 or call 723-6134 or 800-447-5444, ext. 6134.