Sick? No Insurance Card? Here’s what to do!

This year MSU is transitioning to Blue Care Newtork (BCN) for student insurance for the first time. Because of the transition, the delivery of insurance cards to MSU international students has been delayed. Several students have contacted our office because they are not sure what to do if they are sick or hurt and don’t …

Did you receive your Aetna Insurance Card?

If you haven’t receive your insurance card by now, it’s time to take action! It’s important to carry your insurance card at all times. You will be asked to present it whenever you see a health care provider. Here’s how you can get it online. Print a temporary insurance ID card online with no waiting! …

How to Apply for a Health Insurance Waiver

Although all MSU international students are automatically signed up for Aetna Student Health (billed to your tuition bill), you have an option to waive it with an alternative health insurance policy as long as it meets the MSU minimum requirements. Starting from 08/15/2012, many new changes have been made! -          New online waiver system – …

Get your insurance information on your phone! –A free app for you.

It’s always smart having health information at hand and on the go. I think someone from Aetna just heard that wish. For those of you who have Aetna Student Health insurance and a smart phone, you now can pull up your insurance card, find a doctor (and get directions), view your health record, and check …

It’s the time of the year – Learn how to apply for health insurance waiver

Don't forget, there is a HEALTH INSURANCE WAIVER HELP SESSION tomorrow! Where? See here: http://oiss.isp.msu.edu/events/?id=43857 Read on for part 2 of our (at least) 3 part series on health insurance from our guest blogger Chien-ying Wang. ___________ Yes, it’s the time of the year when we get many questions about health insurance waiver. It is …

A New Year’s Resolution – Be healthy. Be safe.

Of the many great topics we've been offering in our blog, we've added ANOTHER: INSURANCE Many thanks to our brave new guest blogger, Chien-ying Wang! Learn all about how to access your insurance card and learn where to find information about the insurance waiver process. There will be a health insurance waiver help session on …