Health

For up-to-date information about Health Services at The College of New Jersey, please visit their website at:

• TCNJ Health Services (main page)

• TCNJ Health Services (for new/international students)
  

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IMMUNIZATIONS

All new students at The College of New Jersey are required to show that they have immunizations, including (but not limited to) measles, mumps, and rubella. Meningitis is required ONLY for students entering housing. Hepatitis B vaccinations will only be required starting for students entering Fall 2008.

It is expected that International and National Exchange Students meet ALL of the College’s health requirements by the deadlines posted in order to accommodate the increasing NJ state immunization requirements. Students should fill out the TCNJ Student Health Services Information Form BEFORE their departure to The College of New Jersey to complete and return to Health Services. If you do not mail the TCNJ Student Health Services Information Form before your departure for TCNJ, we suggest that you bring your immunization records. For updated deadline dates and information, plus a downloadable copy of the TCNJ Student Health Services Information Form, please visit the following links:

• TCNJ Student Health Services Information Form - please follow the deadlines and directions posted on the TCNJ Health Services New Student Information page website below:

• TCNJ Health Services New Student Information page
  

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HEALTH CARE

The College of New Jersey provides FREE visits to Health Services for all enrolled TCNJ students. Spouses, partners, and children of students must seek medical care elsewhere. Exchange visitors are required, as a condition of their J-1 and F-1 status in the United States, to carry health insurance for themselves and their accompanying family members. By government regulation, minimum coverage must provide: up to $50,000 for accident or illness, up to $7,500 for repatriation and remains, up to $10,000 for medical evacuation to the home country, and a deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

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STUDENT INSURANCE

The College of New Jersey requires that all full-time students have adequate health insurance to cover medical emergencies and hospitalization. This means that students must also enroll in the TCNJ International and Exchange Student Health Insurance Plan. The cost of the TCNJ Student Insurance Plan was $240/year or $120/semester for the 2007/2008 semester; please expect a price increase as prices are subject to change.

The plan covers the requirements as well as including a $300 limit per policy on prescription drugs (price subject to change). The College acquired health insurance covers or defrays the cost of laboratory testing, x-rays and prescription medicine that must be obtained through off campus providers. Please also note that the College-acquired health insurance provides a Dental and Vision discount plan, but because eye care and dental care are quite expensive in the US, it is advisable to have these services be performed before you arrive in the US.

For updated information about The College of New Jersey’s Student Health Insurance Plan, please visit their website:

• SHIP: Student Health Insurance Plan
  

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STUDENT INSURANCE "RIDER"

All International Students are required to purchase the Bollinger International Student Insurance “Rider”. This insurance provides medical evacuation in case of emergency and the repatriation of remains as required as a condition of the student’s J-1 and F-1 status in the United States. The “Rider” MUST be purchased as these service are NOT provided under the TCNJ Student Health Insurance Plan. The cost of the “Rider” is $26.00.