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For information about the university-sponsored Student Health Insurance Plan, including terms of the policy and customer service contacts, please visit University Health Plans.

Questions about eligibility, university requirements, and alternative health insurance options are answered below.

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Student Health Services
80 Fifth Avenue, 3rd floor
New York, NY 10011
shs@newschool.edu
212.229.1671

Office Hours
Monday–Tuesday 9:00 a.m-6:00 p.m.
Wednesday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Closed on university holidays

Student Health Insurance
studentinsurance@newschool.edu

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The New School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

FAQ

Am I eligible for student health insurance coverage?

How do I enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?

Am I eligible to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan?

I submitted a waiver form. When will I see the waiver on my student account?

What is considered “comparable coverage”? What requirements does my plan need to meet to be eligible for the waiver?

How much does the Student Health Insurance Plan cost?

Where can I find information about the benefits and coverage provided by the Student Health Insurance Plan?

How do I access my health insurance card and personal insurance information, including EOB Statements?

Does the student health insurance plan provide Dental and Vision coverage?

Do I need to be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan to use Student Health Services?

What are the health insurance requirements for international students?

Does The New School’s Student Health Insurance Plan meet J-1 and F-1 visa insurance requirements for international students?

Where can I find information about health insurance discounts and rebates for members of SENS-UAW?

I lost my health insurance coverage unexpectedly after I waived the student insurance for the current academic year. Can I enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?

I’m graduating this year. Will that affect my insurance?

I am taking a leave of absence this semester. What will happen to my insurance coverage while I’m on leave?

I am an international student and will be starting OPT after graduation. Am I eligible to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan while participating in OPT?

I am a New School employee. I or my dependent(s) is taking classes at The New School and receiving a tuition waiver. Can I/they waive the health insurance premiums?

Are there affordable, low-cost health insurance options available through healthcare.gov?

What is an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) Statement?

Whom do I contact if I have questions about my benefits or claims?

What is a deductible?

Am I still covered by student health insurance if I withdraw from school before the end of the coverage period?

Does the Student Health Insurance Plan cover me if I am traveling or studying abroad?

I am enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan. Can I enroll my dependent(s), such as my spouse, domestic partner, or children?

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