{"id":271,"date":"2019-02-28T16:09:44","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T16:09:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/?page_id=271"},"modified":"2023-02-17T10:39:45","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T16:39:45","slug":"insurance-and-healthcare","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/insurance-and-healthcare\/","title":{"rendered":"Insurance and Healthcare"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:30px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:30px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_3_4 3_4 fusion-three-fourth fusion-column-first\" style=\"width:74%; margin-right: 4%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"transform:translate3d(0,0,0);\"><p><strong>Medical Insurance<\/strong><br \/>\nThe cost of health care, services, and medical expenses in the United States is generally very high, and the University is required to guarantee medical insurance to all international students on the F-1 or J-1 visa status. Therefore, students are\u00a0<strong>required<\/strong>\u00a0to purchase University\u2019s insurance. Please Watch:<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qnJWib32l58?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0&amp;rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<p>The University contracted the most cost effective medical insurance with\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.lewermark.com\/mwsu\/\">LewerMark\u00a0Student Medical Insurance<\/a>. Watch the following video for more details regarding health care plan, urgent care information, medical emergency, etc. at your convenience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ax95Hfy0hm4?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0&amp;rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Also, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lewermark.com\/\">www.lewermark.com<\/a> and watch this\u00a0instructional video:<\/p>\n<div class=\"fusion-video fusion-youtube\" style=\"max-width:600px;max-height:360px;\"><div class=\"video-shortcode\"><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OuZREByI5Xw?wmode=transparent&autoplay=0&amp;rel=0\" width=\"600\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Estimated cost of Student Medical Insurance 2020-2021 (determined by the University\u2019s Business Office)<\/strong><\/p>\n<table width=\"614\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"147\"><strong>Semester<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"422\"><strong>Coverage Period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Fall 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>August 15 \u2013 November 25<\/td>\n<td>$414.30<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Winter 2020<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>November 26 -Jan 14 (Required for students staying in the U.S. during this time)<\/td>\n<td>$205.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Spring 2021<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>January 15\u00a0\u2013 May 15<\/td>\n<td>$490.00<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Summer 2021<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>May 15 \u2013 August 14 (Required for students taking Summer course, Voluntary for students staying the U.S.)<\/td>\n<td>$370.05<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Cost each month is $122.35.<\/p>\n<p>Returning international <strong>student-athletes<\/strong>\u00a0are also expected to maintain health and medical insurance through the University. Please direct any questions to Blaise Kriley, Athletic Trainer, by calling (816) 271-4597 or send an email to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:bkriley@missouriwestern.edu\"><strong>bkriley@missouriwestern.edu<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Students who are\u00a0<strong>sponsored<\/strong> by their governments such as the Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, Kuwait Cultural Mission, and the Omani Cultural Mission, are generally exempt from the University insurance. The Office of Global Engagement reserves the right to request proof of insurance coverage translated into the English language at any time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Esry Student Health Center (University on-campus)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Students should visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center\/\"><strong>Esry Student Health Center<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for every NON-emergency or NON-urgent health concern. Most services, medicine and\/or immunization given at the center will be charged directly to the appropriate insurance company, normally, at no additional or out-of-pocket cost to students.\u00a0 However, students are charged fees if he\/she missed health appointments.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong>\u00a0Blum\u00a0Student Union, Room 203<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0816-271-4495<br \/>\n<strong>Clinic hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday-Thursday, 8:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Office hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday-Friday,\u00a08:00 AM \u2013 4:30 PM<br \/>\n<strong>Website:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center\/\"><strong>www.missouriwestern.edu\/student-services\/health-center\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Urgent Care at St. Joseph<\/strong><br \/>\nThe city of St. Joseph has the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mymosaiclifecare.org\/Main\/Location\/st-joseph-mo\/mosaic-life-care-at-st.-joseph\/Urgent-Care\/\"><strong>Urgent Care of St. Joseph<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0that you can visit without an appointment. When you go to the doctor\u2019s office, you might have to present your ID (a passport or a driver\u2019s license) and insurance card. Also, even if you have insurance, you may need to pay a small fee normally under $50, which is called a co-pay or out-of-pocket expenses.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a01115\u00a0North Belt Highway,\u00a0St. Joseph, MO 64506<br \/>\n<strong>Phone:<\/strong>\u00a0(816) 271-7077;\u00a0 \u00a0Fax: (816) 271-0421<br \/>\n<strong>Hours:<\/strong>\u00a0Monday\u00a0-Saturday 9:00 a.m. \u2013 7:00 p.m., and\u00a0Sunday 9:00 a.m.\u00a0 \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_4 1_4 fusion-one-fourth fusion-column-last\" style=\"width:22%;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-widget-area fusion-widget-area-1 fusion-content-widget-area\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-widget-area-1 {padding:0px 0px 0px 0px;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget h4 {color:#333333;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget .heading h4 {color:#333333;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget h4 {font-size:13px;}.fusion-widget-area-1 .widget .heading h4 {font-size:13px;}<\/style><div id=\"ct_jquery_3level_accordion_menu_widget-2\" class=\"widget \"><div class=\"menu-main-menu-container\"><ul id=\"ct_jquery_3level_accordion_menu_widget-2-menu\" class=\"ctAccordion skin-SimpleLines\"><li id=\"menu-item-325\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-home menu-item-325\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/\">Forms<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-311\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-311\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/academics-degree-plan\/\">Academics\/Degree Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-312\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-312\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/graduation-before-and-after\/\">Graduation: before and after<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-314\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-314\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/insurance-and-healthcare\/\">Insurance and Healthcare<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-315\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-315\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/on-campus-employment\/\">On-Campus Employment<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-316\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-316\"><a href=\"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/sponsored-students\/\">Sponsored Students<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-additional-widget-content\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/271"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=271"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/271\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":473,"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/271\/revisions\/473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/intranet.missouriwestern.edu\/international\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=271"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}