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Travel Assistance, Evacuation & Repatriation – California State University- Bakersfield

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Global Emergency Services (GES)

Have some peace of mind while traveling. We’ve heard great stories about GES saving the day for students who are studying or traveling in other states or other countries. When you’re at least 100 miles from home and you’re sick or hurt, GES steps in with immediate assistance and evacuation benefits. They can even help you get home if you need to be medically evacuated.

Some benefits of this service include:

  • Emergency Medical Evacuation
  • Dispatch of Doctors/Specialists
  • Medical Repatriation
  • Transportation after Stabilization
  • Transportation to Join a Hospital Insured Person
  • Return of Minor Children
  • Repatriation of Remains
  • May also include additional assistance services to support your medical needs, including worldwide medical referrals and medication/vaccine transfers.
  • Contact information is on the back of your SR ID card or in My Account

 

For more information on Global Emergency Services, please review the Assistance and Evacuation Benefits section in your Brochure-Certificate.

Need an ID Card – California State University- Bakersfield

Access your ID now by visiting My Account. From your My Account, you can print and download your ID card.

Permanent ID Card

In keeping with our Go Green initiative, permanent ID cards will be available by request only. Should you wish to obtain a permanent ID card, you can request one to be shipped to you by accessing your My Account. Permanent ID cards will be shipped 24 – 48 hours of your request.

Access Your ID card on your Mobile device

Use My Account Mobile to access your ID card from your mobile device. Students must have a set up my account to be able to access mobile site.

It would be our pleasure to assist you with any ID Card need you may have. Please feel free to visit our Customer Service center with any other questions regarding your ID card.

Forms – California State University- Bakersfield

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Personal Representative Appointment Form (PRA)/Yearly Authorization Form

If you would like a parent or another specific person to assist you with filing your claim(s) and to be able to discuss details of your claim(s) with our claim department, you will need to complete and sign this form. The Yearly Authorization Form gives us permission to discuss any and all medical conditions with your Personal Representative throughout the school year. This form is filled out once and is good for every injury/sickness for the entire school year.

 

Specific Case Authorization Form

If you would like a parent or another specific person to assist you with filing your claim and to be able to discuss details of your claim with our claim department, you will need to complete and sign this form. The Specific Case Authorization Form gives us permission to discuss only one specific medical condition with your Personal Representative, as you would specify on the form.

 

Medical Claim Form

This form can help you get reimbursed for all covered medical benefits which you have already paid out of pocket. Please keep in mind when you are requesting reimbursement:

  • Clip, do not staple, all bills to the completed form.
  • Make sure all bills or itemized receipts indicate a diagnosis code, procedure code, date of service, cost, and the provider’s tax ID number.
  • Mail claim to: UnitedHealthcare StudentResources P. O. Box 809025 Dallas, TX 75380
  • OR Fax claim to: 469-229-5625

 

Claim Information Form

Please download this form if you’ve received a request from us for more information regarding a claim submitted by your doctor or if you would like to speed up the claim process. By providing the injury/sickness information we are able to process your claim accurately and efficiently.

Mail to:

UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
PO Box 809025
Dallas, TX 75380-9025

Or fax to:Â
469-229-5625

 

Pharmacy Claim Form

This form is used for reimbursement of prescription drugs. If you did not present your ID card when you purchased your prescription out of pocket, you will need to submit this form for a refund. Along with this form for prescriptions filled at a network pharmacy, please attach the paid prescription receipt and the paid cash receipt to:

OptumRx Claims Department

P.O. Box 29044

Hot Springs, AR 71903

 

Privacy Notice

This form describes how we will obtain your written authorization prior to use or disclosure of your health information. We are required by law and committed to protecting the privacy of your health information. This form explains how we may use information about you and when we can disclose that information to others. You also have rights regarding your health information that are described in this notice.

 

UnitedHealth Allies Discount Services

This program provides discounts on a wide variety of health care services from a nationwide network of health care professionals and facilities. This booklet describes the products and services available to you at discounted rates. There is no additional charge to you for the discount program.

Enroll Now-Health Insurance – California State University- Bakersfield

Welcome to the Student & Dependent Enrollment Center! Here you will find all the necessary tools to enroll in your school sponsored policy.

We suggest you review the certificate for your rates, effective dates before starting the enrollment process. The plan’s benefits can be found in the certificate within the Schedule of Benefits section with the exclusions towards the back.


2023-2024 Enrollment Information


View your school’s CERTIFICATE


Student Eligibility

All international students, scholars or other persons with a current passport are required to enroll in this insurance Plan at registration.

Students must actively attend classes for at least the first 31 days after the date for which coverage is purchased. The 31 day requirement is waived for Summer if the applicant was enrolled in this plan in the immediately preceding Spring term. Home study, correspondence and online courses do not fulfill the Eligibility requirements that the student actively attend classes. The Company maintains its right to investigate Eligibility or student status and attendance records to verify that the policy Eligibility requirements have been met. If the Company discovers the Eligibility requirements have not been met, its only obligation is to refund premium.

Eligible students who do enroll may also insure their Dependents. Eligible Dependents are the student’s legal spouse and dependent children under 26 years of age. Dependent Eligibility expires concurrently with that of the Insured student.

U.S. citizens are not eligible for coverage as a student or a Dependent


Student/Dependent Enrollment Instructions

F1 Student/Athletes Coverage Periods:

Annual: Â Â Â 8/1/2023-7/31/2024

Fall:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8/1/2023-12/31/2023

Spring:Â Â Â Â Â 1/1/2023- 5/31/2024

Summer: Â 6/1/2024-7/31/2024

 

American Language Institution Coverage Period:

Fall 1:Â Â Â 9/2/2023 -10/27/2023

Fall 2:Â Â Â 10/28/2023-12/17/2023

Spring 1: 1/27/2024 – 3/23/24

Spring 2: 3/24/2024 – 5/18/2024

 

Study Abroad Students Coverage Periods:

Fall:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 8/25/2024 -12/18/2024

Spring: Â 1/24/2024 -5/17/2024


 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR ALL STUDENTS AND DEPENDENTS

Open Enrollment Periods for all Dependents and Students: If you have eligible Dependents in the fall or are a student in the fall semester and eligible to purchase coverage and you choose not to enroll before the Annual/Fall Enrollment Deadline, you or your Dependents will not be eligible to enroll again until the start of the next fall unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event during the year.

TO ENROLL PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINKS:

 F1 Master/ Bachelor Students/ AthletesÂ

American Language/ Study Abroad StudentsÂ

 

Please be sure to select I AGREE when you are asked if you wish to share your Insurance Information with your school in order for your school to verify if you are in compliance with their Insurance Requirements. 


Qualifying Life Event

Students who did not enroll themselves or their dependent(s) during the open enrollment period may be able to enroll in the policy if they experience a Qualifying Life Event.

Qualifying Life Events include:

  • Acquiring a new family member
  • Marriage/Civil Union
  • Divorce
  • Loss or change of Job
  • Expiration of Benefits

If you and/or your dependents meet the requirements for a Qualifying Life Event, you will need to provide the following:

  • Proof of qualifying life event/proof of involuntary loss of coverage
  • Enrollment Form
  • Payment

All documents and payment must be received within 30 days of the qualifying life event. After 30 days, the student or dependents will no longer be eligible to enroll in the plan, until fall of the following school year.

Please Contact Us for cost and enrollment information as a Qualifying Life Event.


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If you have any questions about the enrollment process, please call 1-888-251-6253 or CONTACT US

We are always happy to help in any way.

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Find a Doctor – California State University- Bakersfield

Welcome to the Find a Doctor, Hospital, or Lab Center! Whether you’re looking for a doctor, hospital, laboratory, or even medical equipment and supplies, we have the information you need, all located right here.

Preferred Providers are the physicians, hospitals, and other health care providers who have contracted to provide specific medical care at negotiated prices. You should always confirm the Preferred Provider is part of the network, as this can change without notice by calling the Company at 1-888-251-6253 and/or by asking the provider.

The Preferred Provider for your plan is UnitedHealthcare Options PPO. If care is received from a Preferred Provider, any Covered Medical Expenses will be paid at the Preferred Provider level of benefits. Reduced or lower benefits will be provided when an Out-of-Network provider is used. By using a Preferred Provider you can also save yourself some out of pocket expenses. Use this link to search for participating physicians, hospitals, facilities, medical equipment, or supplies in your local area.

 


We recognize the increased need for appropriate mental health treatment for college students. We’ve partnered with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to ensure that you have access to UBH’s network of mental health care providers and facilities. UBH partners with more than 80,000 clinicians and more than 3,500 care facilities nationwide. Clinical excellence, innovation, and a relentless commitment to the most scientifically advanced health care solutions distinguish UBH as the national leader in behavioral health. To find a local Behavioral Health provider in your area, please click the link below:

Certificates & Flyers – California State University- Bakersfield

Welcome to the Policy Information Center! You will find everything you will need to know about your policy in your plan certificate such as eligibility, effective and termination dates, plan benefits, any exclusions or limitations, and instructions on how to file a claim.

2023 – 2024 School Year


  • CSU Bakersfield Certificate 23-24
  • CSU Bakersfield F1 Student/Athlete Flyer
  • CSU Bakersfield American Language Institute Flyer
  • CSU Bakersfield Study Abroad Students Flyer

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Prescription Drug Information – California State University- Bakersfield

OptumRx

As a UnitedHealthcare member, you have access to a comprehensive and quality pharmacy benefit provided through the UnitedHealthcare Pharmacy Benefit Program. UnitedHealthcare uses OptumRx. (www.optumrx.com) for certain pharmacy benefit services including your mail order benefit.

 

Make Informed Decisions

When selecting a medication, you and your doctor should consult the UnitedHealthcare Prescription Drug List (PDL). The PDL includes most brand and generic medications approved by the FDA. Medications may be placed on different “tiers” based on their overall value, with Tier 1 being the most affordable tier option. Click below to download and review the current Prescription Drug List:

Prescription Drug List

To determine if a medication is covered by your pharmacy benefit, its tier level, and available lower cost alternatives log in to My Account.

After you log into My Account, you can access:

  • Payment, pricing, and coverage information about most prescription medications
  • Information about lower cost medication alternatives,
  • A list of participating retail pharmacies by ZIP code, and
  • Your prescription history

Choose a pharmacy that’s in the network

To get the most from your pharmacy benefit, you should use a participating retail pharmacy. There are over 60,000 retail pharmacies in our network, including both chain and independent stores located across the United States.

Use the Pharmacy Locator to find a participating retail pharmacy.

Participating Pharmacy Chains

If you had to pay out of pocket for a prescription and need to receive a reimbursement please download the prescription claim form:

Filling prescriptions at pharmacies outside our network will increase your cost.

To get prescription drug information please call 1-855-828-7716.

Access the OptumRx Member FAQÂ for more information. Mail order benefits included only when applicable in your policy brochure.

Student Assistance Plan – California State University- Bakersfield

College life is exciting but it can also be stressful if you are balancing class with personal responsibilities. In addition, you may be facing more serious issues like family matters, depression, or substance abuse that you can’t handle by yourself. Don’t let problems keep you from enjoying college and preparing for the future. Get the help you need today!

Health Advocate will provide you with the right tools to help you through some of life’s toughest challenges. Students can call Health Advocate’s toll-free number for confidential, short-term professional assistance, focusing on coping skills for a full range of emotional, family, and other personal issues.

A Licensed Professional Counselor will…Â

  • Provide confidential, short-term, telephonic counseling.
  • Offer referrals for long-term counseling or specialized care, as needed.
  • Address stress, depression, family issues, substance abuse and more.
  • Provide assistance with budgeting and other financial concerns.
  • Research child care and eldercare resources.
  • Be available via telephone 24/7 in a crisis.

Call anytime 24/7 1-866-799-2670.

REMEMBER: Call 911 or go to the ER in an emergency.

Student Assistance Plan – St. John’s University

College life is exciting but it can also be stressful if you are balancing class with personal responsibilities. In addition, you may be facing more serious issues like family matters, depression, or substance abuse that you can’t handle by yourself. Don’t let problems keep you from enjoying college and preparing for the future. Get the help you need today!

Health Advocate will provide you with the right tools to help you through some of life’s toughest challenges. Students can call Health Advocate’s toll-free number for confidential, short-term professional assistance, focusing on coping skills for a full range of emotional, family, and other personal issues.

A Licensed Professional Counselor will…Â

  • Provide confidential, short-term, telephonic counseling.
  • Offer referrals for long-term counseling or specialized care, as needed.
  • Address stress, depression, family issues, substance abuse and more.
  • Provide assistance with budgeting and other financial concerns.
  • Research child care and eldercare resources.
  • Be available via telephone 24/7 in a crisis.

Call anytime 24/7 1-866-799-2670.

REMEMBER: Call 911 or go to the ER in an emergency.