Auburn University: Dental Care Coverage For Students?

Auburn University offers students optional dental and vision insurance coverage through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of AL (BCBS). Students can choose to enrol in this plan at any point throughout the year, regardless of whether they have the BCBS student health insurance plan or not. Students can also choose to keep the Auburn University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or waive enrolment if they have comparable coverage.

Dental insurance coverage is optional for students

Auburn University offers a self-insured group dental program for full-time employees with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama as the administrator for claims processing. The dental plan has two options, and participation in the plan is optional. Employees who are eligible must elect coverage within 30 days of employment or eligibility or during the annual open enrollment in November.

Students can pay for the additional coverage monthly, quarterly, or annually through the auburn.mycare26.com website, mobile app, or website. If a student elects to receive dental insurance coverage, they will receive a separate card for dental insurance.

Students can pay monthly, quarterly, or annually for dental insurance

Auburn University offers students the option to select dental insurance coverage through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of AL (BCBS). This is an optional plan that students can enrol in at any point throughout the year, regardless of whether they have the BCBS student health insurance plan. Students can choose to cover themselves, their spouse, or their family under the dental plan.

Students who elect to enrol in the dental insurance plan will receive a separate card for dental insurance. They can pay for this additional coverage monthly, quarterly, or annually through the auburn.mycare26.com website, mobile app, or website.

The dental insurance plan is not mandatory, and students can choose to waive enrolment if they have comparable coverage. However, most students keep their enrolment in the Auburn University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) because it is a solid, comprehensive, and affordable plan that provides worldwide coverage all year round.

Students can select student, spouse, and family coverage for dental insurance

Auburn University offers students the option to select dental insurance coverage through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of AL (BCBS). This is an optional plan that students can enrol in at any point throughout the year, regardless of whether they have the BCBS student health insurance plan. Students can select student, spouse, and family coverage for dental insurance, and they can pay monthly, quarterly, or annually for this additional coverage.

Dental insurance is an optional, additional coverage that students can select and pay for through the auburn.mycare26.com website, the mobile app, or the website. If a student elects to have dental insurance coverage, they will receive a separate card for dental insurance.

The Auburn University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is provided to meet the requirement that all international students and graduate students with assistantships must have medical insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP and can choose to keep it or waive enrolment if they have comparable coverage. SHIP covers services at the Auburn University Medical Clinic (AUMC), including primary care, and services outside of AUMC, such as hospitalization and off-campus or out-of-area care while travelling.

Graduate assistants will be automatically enrolled in the Auburn University Graduate Student Group Health Plan (GSGHP), and the Graduate School provides a subsidy (GRSB) each semester for graduate assistants.

Graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the Auburn University Graduate Student Group Health Plan (GSGHP)

At Auburn University, graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the Auburn University Graduate Student Group Health Plan (GSGHP). This health plan is comprised of two parts: University Health Services (AUMC) and the Auburn University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).

The University Health Services (AUMC) is a comprehensive outpatient health centre for students, providing medical, mental health, and preventive care. All eligible registered students can use the services of the AUMC, regardless of their insurance plan. The AUMC acts as the primary care provider for students enrolled in SHIP.

The Auburn University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is a mandatory insurance plan for all international students and graduate students with assistantships. The SHIP covers services at AUMC, including primary care, and services outside of AUMC, such as hospitalization, off-campus or out-of-area care while travelling, and some specialty services not available on campus. Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP, and the premium is charged to their e-bill.

Students can choose to keep SHIP or waive enrolment if they have comparable coverage. However, most students retain their SHIP enrolment due to its comprehensive nature, convenience, affordability, and worldwide coverage.

In addition to the GSGHP, starting in fall 2022, Auburn University students have the option to select dental and vision insurance coverage through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of AL (BCBS). This optional plan is available to students at any point throughout the year, regardless of whether they have the BCBS student health insurance. Students may choose coverage for themselves, their spouse, or their family for either dental, vision, or both.

All international students and graduate students with assistantships must have medical insurance

Auburn University requires that all international students and graduate students with assistantships have medical insurance. This is where the Auburn University Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) comes in. SHIP is a comprehensive and convenient insurance plan that provides coverage worldwide and is offered to meet the needs of these students. It covers services at the Auburn University Medical Clinic (AUMC), including primary care, as well as services outside of the clinic, such as hospitalization, off-campus or out-of-area care while travelling, and some specialty services not available on campus.

Graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the Auburn University Graduate Student Group Health Plan (GSGHP), which includes a subsidy from the Graduate School each semester. All eligible registered students may use the services of the AUMC, regardless of their insurance coverage. The clinic acts as a "family doctor" for students while they attend Auburn University.

Students are automatically enrolled in SHIP and the premium is charged to their e-bill. However, they have the option to waive SHIP enrollment if they have comparable coverage. Most students choose to keep their SHIP enrollment due to its comprehensive nature, convenience, affordability, and worldwide coverage. SHIP and AUMC work together to provide seamless healthcare for students.

In addition to SHIP, Auburn University offers optional dental and vision insurance coverage through Blue Cross & Blue Shield of AL (BCBS). Students can select from student, spouse, and family coverage options for dental, vision, or both. This optional coverage can be added at any point throughout the year and can be paid for monthly, quarterly, or annually. If a student chooses to enrol in dental insurance coverage, they will receive a separate card specifically for dental insurance.

Auburn University also provides a self-insured group dental program for full-time university employees, with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Alabama serving as the administrator for claims processing. Participation in this program is optional, and employees can choose from two plan options.

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