Student Handbook 2016

the premium for the plan will be added to their tuition bill. • “Hard waiver” does not mean a student must be enrolled in the Bluefield College - sponsored health insurance plan; it means students are required to show evidence of coverage by an acceptable health insurance plan. • The “hard waiver” requirement applies to any undergraduate, traditional student enrolled in a degree-seeking program and registered for six or more credit hours. We strongly encourage students to contact the Office of Student Development with questions regarding the waiving and enrollment process. Our goal is to see that all students who wish to be enrolled in the insurance are enrolled in a timely manner and that all students who have their own insurance coverage are able to waive the insurance and have the charges removed from their account as quickly as possible. When you receive your statement from the Bluefield College business office, the insurance adjustment will be made to your statement. There are no exceptions to this policy. Keep in mind, this process is for all traditional BC students who are enrolled in 6 or more credit hours per semester and in a degree-seeking program. Written approval must be obtained from the insurance administrator prior to an exemption.  Current information about the insurance is sent out through student email, the Parent Club, and posted on the Student Development web pages. Please check all of these for effective dates of coverage and the open and closing of the enrollment/waiver period, as these time frames may vary. Should you have any questions please contact the Office of Student Development at 276- 326-4207 or email rbailey@bluefield.edu Health Information Packet and Immunization Records The Office of Student Development and Health Services at Bluefield College must receive a Health Information Packet and Immunization Information before students can obtain a Student ID. Students may download and print the Health Information Packet from the BC Website and mail to: 3000 College Drive Bluefield VA 24605 or, download and scan Health Information Packet and email to Ranae Bailey at rbaley@ bluefield.edu. Immunization Health Records Virginia Law (Code of Virginia, Section 23-7.5) requires full-time college students to submit health history information and documentation of required immunizations. In keeping with these guidelines, Bluefield College requires each student to submit these forms before registration. Health Services will mail your Immunization records directly to you. Since you may need to send your immunization records to other institutions, be sure to keep a copy in a safe place. Federal HIPPA laws prevent us from faxing them or forwarding immunization records. It Bluefield College Office of Student Development

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