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All students attending Bard College are required to have health insurance. The College provides comprehensive coverage through the Anthem Student Advantage Health Insurance Plan, administered by the Allen J. Flood Companies, Inc. Current information regarding this coverage, including a Summary of Benefits, claim forms, waiver information, and links to the insurance online resources, can be found here.

The waiver submission deadline for incoming summer students is  5/15/2025.
Tha waiver can be found at : mystudentmedical.com for questions about the waiver contact : 
800-734-9326 or email [email protected]
mystudentmedical.com

Admitted Students Insurance FAQs

As part of your admissions packet, you will receive detailed information regarding insurance requirements and options. Please take the time to review this information carefully once you receive it.

Below are some questions we frequently get from accepted students and families.

  • Health Insurance Requirements

    Health Insurance Requirements


    All students attending Bard College are required to have health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled in the College’s health insurance plan unless the student and/or parent/guardian applies and is approved for a waiver. A link to the online waiver request can be found at: MyStudentMedical.com. 
    No waiver is currently available for students coming in the Fall'25 only for summer programs. This page will be updated as soon as this information is available. 

    If a waiver is not approved the student will be enrolled in the Bard College health insurance. The cost of the insurance will be reflected on the bill from Student Accounts. This charge is separate from the Student Health and Counseling Fee which all undergraduates have to pay, and which is billed by the semester. The Student Health and Counseling Fee covers services rendered at Health Service's and Counseling Service's on-campus clinics, but not any medications which may be dispensed.
  • Waiver Form

    Am I required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?


    If you have other health insurance coverage either on your own or through a family member you may qualify to waive the plan offered by the college. You must complete the online waiver request.

    A waiver is available currently only for the summer programs, this page will be updated when the waiver for the Fall'25 is available.  Any questions regarding to the waiver and Insurance plan should be directed to: The Allen J. Flood Companies at: 800-734-9326 or email [email protected]

     
    Waiver Form
  • Waiver Form

    How do I sign up for the “Bard” Student Health Insurance Plan?


    If you wish to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan through Anthem Student Advantage Health Insurance you need do nothing at all. As an undergraduate you will be automatically enrolled unless you submit an online waiver.

    No waiver is currently available for students coming in the Fall'25 only for summer programs. This page will be updated as soon as this information is available. . Any questions regarding the waiver and Insurance plan should be directed to: The Allen J. Flood Companies at: 800-734-9326 or email [email protected]
    Waiver Form
  • If I choose to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan can I still use Health Service on campus?

    If I choose to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan can I still use Health Service on campus?


    Yes, Health Service does not bill students or insurance for any services provided in our clinic. We do bill students for any medications dispensed from our in-house dispensary. These charges can be billed to your student account, or you can pay cash at the time of your visit.

    A Note About Laboratory Services: Laboratory services are currently provided by LabCorp. Should your visit require any laboratory services we provide your insurance information to LabCorp who will then bill your insurance provider directly. It is your responsiblity to ensure that your insurance covers services provided by LabCorp.
  • Will Medicaid from my home state work in New York?

    Will Medicaid from my home state work in New York?


    Medicaid from other states only cover treatment of life threatening illness or injury outside of the state in which it is issued.
  • If I have Medicaid in my home state what should I do?

    If I have Medicaid in my home state what should I do?


    One option is to enroll in Bard’s Student Health Insurance Plan through Anthem Student Advantage Health Insurance. This is excellent coverage, and provides nationwide coverage when you are home or away from campus.

    A second option is that students who are residents of the U. S. and currently have Medicaid in their home state usually qualify for New York State Medicaid while enrolled at Bard College. You can contact our local healthcare navigator, Mary Moyer at [email protected] to find out more about eligibility requirements and enrollment.
     
  • I’m an international student. Am I required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?

    I’m an international student. Am I required to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan?


    Please be aware that international insurance plans offered through your home country or commercial plans from outside of the U. S. do not qualify you to waive the Student Health Insurance Plan. International students must enroll in either the Student Health Insurance Plan through Anthem Student Advantage Health Insurance, or enroll in the ISO Secure Insurance plan as outlined in the Student Health Insurance Packet. 

     
  • Will the Bard Student Health Insurance Plan cover me outside of New York?

    Will the Bard Student Health Insurance Plan cover me outside of New York?


    Yes, coverage under Anthem Student Advantage Health Insurance Plan is nationwide in the US. To request a list of providers near you please contact the Allen J. Flood Companies at: 800-734-9326

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  • Contact Us
    To book an appointment, please visit the Student Health Portal or call us at
    845-758-7433 during business hours.

    For non-urgent inquiries, please email us at  [email protected] and allow 1-2 business days for response. 

    For follow up questions after a visit to Health Services, you can email your provider directly through the Student Health Portal. 

     
  • Location and Hours
    We are located in Robbins House Annex on North Campus with Counseling Services.

    We are in the first white building on the left as you head down Robbins Road towards Manor and the Fisher Center.
    Find us on the campus map
    Phone: 845-758-7433
    Fax: 845-758-7437
    Email: [email protected]
    Hours: Monday – Friday
                 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
             
                
  • Emergency Services
    After-Hours Emergencies
    On campus call ext. 7777
    Off campus dial 911, or go to the nearest Emergency Room

    Emergency Services
    Northern Dutchess Hospital
    6511 Spring Brook Ave
    Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Phone: 845-871-3440

    Urgent Care Services
    Optum Multi-Specialty Clinic - Rhinebeck
    6734 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Phone: 845-231-5600

    Optum Multi-Specialty Clinic - Kingston
    1561 Ulster Ave, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
    Phone: 845-231-5600

    OrthoExpress - Kingston
    Broken bones, sprains/strains, athletic injuries, etc.  
    918 Ulster Ave, Kingston, NY 12401
    Phone: (845) 790-0457
Bard College
30 Campus Road, PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York 12504-5000
Phone: 845-758-6822
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