Student Insurance FAQs
Below are some Frequently Asked Questions about the Student Health Insurance Plan:
When will I receive my insurance card?
Once you enroll, you will receive an email with instructions for accessing your healthcare account information, including your insurance card.
ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï has opted for a digital ID card. Your member ID card will be available on the plan start date. You’ll receive an email from AmeriBen once your ID card is ready to download. You’ll be able to email or fax it from your smartphone or computer. You can request a hard copy ID card by contacting Member Services at 1-855-258-6450.
Can I use the Student Health Insurance Plan when I am at home or away from campus?
Now, more than ever, your health and safety are extremely important. To help support you, ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï is pleased to offer a robust student health insurance plan (SHIP) underwritten by Anthem BC/BS (Anthem Student Advantage). Whether you are near campus, at home, in the United States or traveling abroad, your student health insurance plan has you covered. SHIP allows you to seek care from Anthem's broad and robust network of providers wherever you are in the United States. To find a provider in your network, just simply or go to , where you will be able to search for providers in Colorado or anywhere in the United States. If you are abroad, find a provider through Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield Global Core - by going to . When making an appointment with any provider, please make sure that they are still 'participating - in-network' with Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield to receive the highest coverage and SHIP benefits. If you have any questions - please contact the number on your identification card.
You also have access to additional services, like LIveHealthOnline.com, Anthem's Telemedicine network of providers for both Medical and Behavioral Health Care. If you want to speak to a nurse in the middle of the night - you also have access to Anthem's 24/7 NurseLine. A copy of the brochure outlining plan benefits can be found on the link below.
Why is non-emergency coverage in Colorado important?
Students often need to access healthcare while in Colorado, and we want to ensure that all of our students have equal access to appropriate healthcare without incurring large medical bills. Simple health issues can snowball and make it difficult for students to finish a given block, so we encourage students to be proactive in seeking medical evaluation if they are feeling unwell. With our active student population, we also see a lot of students who require ongoing treatments like physical therapy for injuries, or ongoing mental health treatments. While students are able to engage in such therapies while on the block plan, these treatments can be expensive without insurance coverage. Additionally, we encourage any sexually active student to receive appropriate reproductive healthcare, such as well-person check-ups, contraception evaluations, and testing for sexually transmitted infections. Many young adults are not comfortable talking with their parents about these issues. Average costs for an office visit for illness or injury without insurance are between $130 and $180. Average costs for physical therapy without insurance are approximately $100/session. Average costs for psychotherapy off campus without insurance are between $80 and $120/session. Costs for testing for sexually transmitted infections without insurance can be as high at $800. Costs for contraception can also be high. Many students opt for hormone injections like Depo-Provera, which must be administered every 3 months in a doctor's office, can cost as much as $460/year without insurance.
What if I can't afford the plan offered by CC?
If you are not currently covered by health insurance, cannot afford the Anthem Student Health Insurance Plan, and are on financial aid, please check with the Financial Aid Office at financialaid@coloradocollege.edu to see if you qualify for a health insurance grant to cover the cost of the Student Health Insurance Plan.
Does the SHIP cover gender-affirming healthcare?
Yes. You can find more information about covered transgender healthcare in this SHIP Transgender Benefits at a Glance document.
Does the SHIP cover Varsity Athletes?
No. Injuries sustained while participating in Varsity Athletics are not covered by the SHIP. There are additional requirements for varsity intercollegiate athletes, and that information can be found on the Athletic Department website at: . Please note that the athletic department insurance is a separate entity. If you are a varsity student-athlete, you must respond both to the College's request regarding your proof of insurance annually for the SHIP AND to the Athletic Department's request for proof of adequate insurance coverage, which will be verified before you will be allowed to participate in any varsity related/team activity. If you have any questions regarding this insurance information, or need information regarding additional/alternate coverage, please contact Celina Swedlund (Athletic Insurance Coordinator) at 719-389-6321 or via email at cswedlunc@coloradocollege.edu.