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The college encourages students who do not have health
insurance through a group plan (parents, spouse, employer
sponsored, etc.) to consider obtaining individual health
insurance coverage.
Student health insurance coverage is especially important
for Nursing and Health Professions students in clinical
settings, since the clinical site customarily requires
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Web sites that may assist you with health insurance
decisions:
U. S. Department of Labor web sites:
Your protections when buying health insurance: http://www.healthinsuranceinfo.net/va00.html
Health insurance choices for college students: http://www.slba.com/choicearticle.html
Search for individual or family plans: http://www.ehealthinsurance.com/ehi/index.html
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Plans: http://www.anthem.com
Health insurance rated by age for any student (domestic
or international) taking six or more credits: http://www.acsa.com
Virginia Bureau of Insurance, State Corporation Commission:
http://www.state.va.us/scc/
Health insurance information for international students:
http://www.compassbenefit.com/
http://www.studentinsure.com/ti
A list of student healthcare insurance providers and a sampling
of brochures are available from the Campus Dean for Student
Services office on each campus.
When selecting a health insurance plan, students are encouraged
to obtain a complete explanation of costs and benefits provided,
to include:
- any exclusions or limitations
- whether use of a defined group of physicians is required
- plan maximum, deductibles and co-pays
- any out of pocket annual maximum
- pregnancy coverage
While Tidewater Community College does not endorse any particular
health insurance plan, the College encourages your review
of these offerings in light of your individual circumstances.
Tidewater Community College does not offer any legal advice
regarding health insurance.
Health problems
Advise your instructors when you first attend
classes if you have any health problems that may affect your
attendance, learning, or personal safety. Notify the Dean
for Student Services if you have health problems that may
create difficulties outside the classroom. If you have chronic
health problems or disabilities, seek help from Disabilities
Services.
Health services
Tidewater Community College does not provide health services,
emergency or otherwise. In case of emergency call 911 or ask
the campus switchboard operator to call 911.
Wellness related events
Each semester there are wellness related events such as Alcohol
Awareness Week, stress reduction workshops, blood drives,
and fitness events. Bowling, ice skating, and rock climbing
are a sampling of the active events you can participate in
to keep your body fit and lean. |
