Admitted Students Insurance FAQs
As part of your admissions packet you will received detailed information regarding insurance requirements and options. Please take the time to review this information carefully once your receive it.
Below are some questions we frequently get from accepted students and families.
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Am I required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?
If you have other health insurance coverage either on your own or through a family member you may qualify to waive the plan offered by the college. You must complete the online waiver request.
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How do I sign up for the “Bard” Student Health Insurance Plan?
If you wish to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan through CDPHP (Capital District Physicians Health Plan) you need do nothing at all. As an undergraduate you will be automatically enrolled unless you submit an online waiver.
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If I choose to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan can I still use Health Service on campus?
If I choose to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan can I still use Health Service on campus?
Yes, Health Service does not bill students or insurance for any services provided in our clinic. We do bill students for any medications dispensed from our in-house dispensary. These charges can be billed to your student account, or you can pay cash at the time of your visit.
A Note About Laboratory Services: Laboratory services are currently provided by LabCorp. Should your visit require any laboratory services we provide your insurance information to LabCorp who will then bill your insurance provider directly. It is your responsiblity to ensure that your insurance covers services provided by LabCorp. -
Will Medicaid from my home state work in New York?
Will Medicaid from my home state work in New York?
Medicaid from other states only cover treatment of life threatening illness or injury outside of the state in which it is issued. -
If I have Medicaid in my home state what should I do?
If I have Medicaid in my home state what should I do?
One option is to enroll in Bard’s Student Health Insurance Plan through CDPHP (Capital District Physicians Health Plan). This is excellent coverage, and provides nationwide coverage when you are home or away from campus.
A second option is that students who are residents of the U. S. and currently have Medicaid in their home state usually qualify for New York State Medicaid while enrolled at Bard College. You can contact our local healthcare navigator, Mary Moyer at [email protected] to find out more about eligibility requirements and enrollment.
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I’m an international student. Am I required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?
I’m an international student. Am I required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?
Please be aware that international insurance plans offered through your home country or commercial plans from outside of the U. S. do not qualify you to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. International students must enroll in either the Student Health Insurance Plan through CDPHP, or enroll in the ISO Secure Insurance plan as outlined in the Student Health Insurance Packet.
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Will the Bard Student Health Insurance Plan cover me outside of New York?
Will the Bard Student Health Insurance Plan cover me outside of New York?
Yes, CDPHP is a member of the MagnaCare network which has providers in all 50 states. You can find a provider near you by visiting the CDPHP website.
dr+ On Demand
(the Bard Student Health Insurance Plan)
CDPHP, the Bard Student Health Insurance Plan, provides telemedicine services 24/7 through an application called dr+ On Demand. While these services are not free they are covered at the same rate as other off-campus health services.
Here is a brochure from CDPHP with more information on what these services offer, and how to download the app. You should have your CDPHP member ID# available when signing up.
Insurance Requirements and Resources
Health Insurance Requirements
All students attending Bard College are required to have health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in the College’s health insurance plan unless the student and/or parent/guardian applies and is approved for a waiver. A link to the online waiver request can be found at MyStudentMedical.com.
If a waiver not approved the student will be enrolled in the Bard College health insurance. The cost of the insurance will be reflected on the bill from Student Accounts. This charge is separate from the Student Health Fee which all undergraduates have to pay, and which is billed by the semester. The Student Health Fee covers services rendered at Health Service's on-campus clinic, but not any medications which may be dispensed.
Bard/CDPHP Student Accident and Sickness Insurance
Plan Type: National EPO/PPO
There is a $100 deductible that must be met before the insurance benefits are payable. This deductible is waived for contraception. Students may receive bills, for example from LabCorp or an outside doctor even if the provider is in-network, and these need to be paid up to $100. Once the deductible has been met, coverage will be as described in the information available at MyStudentMedical.com; most services are covered at 80% with the balance being the member's responsibility.
Students will be able to use the insurance card to obtain prescription medications at a pharmacy or via mail order with a co-pay as specified in the brochure once the deductible has been met and subject to the CDPHP formulary.
There is a $100 copay each time a student is seen in an emergency room. This may be in addition to the $100 deductible if that is the first time the student uses the insurance.
This plan covers physical therapy, chiropractic care, and acupuncture with some limitations.
Bard/CDPHP Resources
- Summary of Benefits: - Click here to view the a summary of the policy.
- Provider Look-up - Click here to find a provider using the CDPHP provider search. Scroll to bottom of the page.
- Claim Form - Click here to download a CDPHP claim form
- Claims Status - Click here to check on the status of a submitted claim. You will need to register as a CDPHP member to access this service.
What if I waive the Bard insurance?
If you waived the Bard Health Insurance, you can be seen at Health Service, if you paid the STUDENT HEALTH FEE. This fee is completely separate from the Health Insurance fee and is automatically charged to all students studying on the Annandale campus. The student health service fee covers the cost of the visit plus any in house tests, which includes strep, mono, pregnancy, Covid antigen (rapid) test, flu, and urinalysis.
It is your responsibility to check if your insurance plan covers the student in New York State, and to request out of state coverage if necessary. In our experience, many of the plans provided through the Massachusetts insurance exchanges and Kaiser do NOT work in this area, except for in emergency situations. Out of state Medicaid usually also only covers emergency room visits. This means that simple tests such as wound or urine cultures, STI tests, or tests for Lyme ordered by Health Service providers will not be covered and you may be billed the full cost of the test. Some of these insurance plans even limit medication coverage to prescriptions written by a provider who belongs to that particular plan. Also, there are very few Tri-Care providers in the area and students would have to travel to Kingston (which is not accessible by any of the local public transportation options) or further to see a Tri-Care provider.
It is also your responsibility to familiarize yourself with your family/private insurance plan. If your plan is a PPO or HMO, you may need to find a participating provider and verify benefits.To find a provider in your network you can call member services or visit your insurance company's website (member services numbers & website information are usually listed on the back of your insurance card). You should call or visit member services before you schedule an appointment, otherwise you risk benefits being paid at a reduced rate or not at all.
GET IN TOUCH
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Contact UsFOR INQUIRIES AND APPOINTMENTS
Please call : 845-758-7433 ; Students are seen by appointment only!
REMINDERS
You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and email our office a picture of the back and front of the insurance card prior to each appointment.
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Location and HoursWe are located in Robbins House Annex on North Campus with Counseling Services.
We are in the first white building on the left as you head down Robbins Road towards Manor and the Fisher Center.
Find us on the campus mapPhone: 845-758-7433Fax: 845-758-7437
E-mail: [email protected]
Hours: Monday – Friday
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
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After-Hours Emergencies
On campus call ext. 7777, off campus dial 911, or go to Northern Dutchess Hospital(Nuvance Health) Emergency Room.
Emergency Services
Emergency Room at Northern Dutchess Hospital
6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: 845-871-3440
Urgent Care Services
CareMount Medical Urgent Care Clinic
6734 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: 844-484-6564