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Q. What kind of health insurance is available to me as a Chaminade student?
A. Chaminade is endorsing HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association) Student Plan for the academic year. The plan offers medical and drug coverage only. No dental insurance is offered under this plan.
Q. Who is eligible to join the Chaminade University Student Plan?
A. Students enrolled at Chaminade University. Undergraduate and graduate students must have at least a half-time credit load (Undergraduates: 6 credits; Graduates: 3 credits or 1 credit of Thesis).
Q. How do I enroll?
A. Go to the following web page (www.hmsa.com/portal/student) and print the 2-page application. Mail the application, a copy of your Schedule of Classes, and a check or money order to HMSA at: Marketing/6, P.O. Box 860, Honolulu, HI 96808-0860. You may pay by cash if you go to the HMSA Building at 818 Keeaumoku Street.
Q. Is dental coverage offered?
A. Yes, but dental coverage is a separate plan. You may contact Hawaii Family Dental Centers at 523-3103 or visit the website at www.hawaiifamilydental.com for an application and information.
Q. If I purchase the student plan, how much will it cost to see a doctor?
A. It will cost about $15 - $20 to see participating medical providers.
Q. Can I go to any health care provider?
A. Yes but you will pay much less if you go to a HMSA participating provider. The large majority (95%) of health care providers and facilities in Hawaii, except Kaiser, are HMSA participating providers.
Q. Does the plan provide family coverage?
A. Yes, individual, two-party and family coverage is available.
Q. Do I have to enroll in the plan for the whole year?
A. No. For your convenience, you can enroll by semester (Fall, Spring, Summer).
Q. I am an international student on an F-1 visa. Does the HMSA plan meet Federal and Chaminade insurance requirements?
A. Yes.
Q. If I need to speak to someone about the plan, whom can I call?
A. If you have a question, problem or need more information, you can call HMSA Customer Service at 948-5555. If you have a question or ongoing problem that couldn’t be answered or resolved by HMSA, you can call the Student Support Services Office at 735-4733.
