Parent Handbook 2010–2011 - Berklee College of Music

equires that colleges may enroll only students who either participate in the
college’s qualifying health insurance program or verify (through a waiver
process) that they are in a health insurance program that meets the law’s
minimum QSHIP benefit requirements. The college has arranged for a
qualifying student health insurance program. Students who have comparable
health insurance to the QSHIP minimums may elect to waive the requirement
to participate in the health insurance.
The Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy requires that
the college may not waive participation in the institution’s qualifying student
health plan for 1) students who have been determined Low Income Patients
for Services Eligible for Payment from the Uncompensated Care Pool or 2)
students with coverage from insurance carriers outside the United States, by
foreign National Health Service programs, and by embassy-sponsored programs.
Health plans such as those in the preceding statement are deemed not to be
comparable to coverage under a qualifying student health insurance program.
Therefore, waivers are not accepted. International students are expected to
participate in the college’s qualifying health plan. Students participating in a
Berklee-sponsored study abroad program may waive the health insurance if
their foreign insurance plan provides coverage in the study-abroad area.
Information brochures are available on berklee.edu/forms and in the Office of
the Registrar. Health insurance fees are listed under Financial Information in
the student Bulletin.
Property Insurance
The college insures only its own property against loss. It does not insure against
nor reimburse against the loss, from any cause, of student property. It is
strongly suggested that students who possess property of value insure against
loss through their own insurance company.
Instrument Insurance
Students are responsible for insuring their own instruments. One way for
students to insure an instrument is by attaching a floater to their parents’
homeowner’s or renter’s insurance policy. Members of the American Federation
of Musicians may purchase insurance through the federation. Students who are
not union members should research their local insurance companies and agents
to compare available coverage. Students should know that there are differences
in coverage and premiums for professional and non-professional musicians. For
more information, contact an insurance carrier.
International students are likely to experience some difficulty in establishing a
policy in the United States. They are encouraged to secure instrument coverage
in their home country.
Change of Address
Students are required to keep the college informed of any change of address.
The Office of the Registrar must be notified of such changes in writing.
Appropriate forms are available there.
For the most up-to-date information, visit berklee.edu.