How to Opt Out

How to Opt Out

There are two steps to the opt-out process:

1) First-time opt outs
First year incoming students, or students who have not previously opted out of the Health and/or Dental Plans must complete the opt-out form (downloadable from www.myams.org/health) and attach Proof of Coverage to the form. To opt out, the form and proof must be delivered to the AMS office in person or by mail or fax no later than September 25, 2009.

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1) Returning students who opted out last year
Even if you opted out last year, you will be automatically re-enrolled in both Plans this year. If you wish to opt- out again and you still have equivalent coverage(s), you may use the AMS Health and Dental online opt out (www.myams.org/health) to renew your opt out. Simply update your coverage information by completing the online opt-out steps. You do not need to re-submit proof of equivalent coverage unless that coverage has changed. If you are unable to opt out online, you may do so in person at the AMS Office.

Please note: You can only opt out in person during the Change-Of-Coverage Period from Sept. 1 – 25, 2009. The deadline for opting out (in person or online) is Sept. 25, 2009. NO extensions will be granted beyond Sept. 25, 2009.

studentcare.net/works cannot accept any opt-out requests.

2) Submit your proof of coverage
To complete your opt out (for the first time you opt out, or if you didn’t opt out last year), you’ll need to provide proof of coverage by an equivalent extended health and/or dental plan. If you have proof available in electronic format, you can upload it directly to your profile to expedite your opt-out process.

Acceptable proof must consist of either:

• A photocopy of a certificate or card clearly indicating your coverage for extended health and/or dental care, the insurance company name and the policy number, OR

• A letter from the plan sponsor (usually the employer) or the insurance company attesting that you’re covered for supplemental health and/or dental care.

• Aboriginal students who receive health and dental benefits from Health Canada may use their status card as proof of other coverage.

If these steps aren’t completed by Sept. 25, 2009, your opt out will not be processed.

studentcare.net/works cannot accept any opt-out requests by mail, email, fax or telephone.

Students who opt out absolve the AMS, the insurance company(s), Queen’s University, studentcare.net/works, and any other involved party of all liability whatsoever for any loss suffered by the student. Students (or their parents in the case of minors) are responsible for familiarizing themselves with the contents of this website before they opt out.

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