Changes between Version 14 and Version 15 of Financial support
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- 11/06/08 16:30:50 (17 years ago)
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v14 v15 41 41 Additionally, it is possible if you are in a temporary financial bind to take out an emergency loan of up to $1000. Post-dating a check to Columbia University for the amount you borrow will give you access to immediate cash. 42 42 43 Currently, [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/csmip/overview/index.html Columbia University's health insurance] is done through [http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/stu_conn/student_connection.aspx?groupid=704502 Aetna Student Health Insurance] which is a national group health insurance program negotiated separately by each university. Our university has negotiated to allow all graduate students to be covered under the basic coverage for a fee that is paid for by the department. For an additional $1350 a year you can purchase comprehensive coverage which has greater benefits coverage especially in the areas of prescriptions and physical therapy. [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/csmip/dental/aetna_advantage.html Dental coverage] is available for an additional $251 per year.43 Currently, [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/csmip/overview/index.html Columbia University's health insurance] is done through [http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/stu_conn/student_connection.aspx?groupid=704502 Aetna Student Health Insurance] which is a national group health insurance program negotiated separately by each university. Our university has negotiated to allow all graduate students to be covered under the basic coverage for a fee that is paid for by the department. For an additional $1350 a year you can purchase comprehensive coverage which has greater benefits coverage especially in the areas of prescriptions, physical therapy, and counseling. [http://www.health.columbia.edu/docs/csmip/dental/aetna_advantage.html Dental coverage] is available for an additional $251 per year. 44 44 45 45 Spouses and domestic partners can obtain health coverage at the basic level at an expense of $1498 per year. Comperhensive coverage is not available for spouses or domestic partners. Additionally. your entire family can receive dental coverage for a total of $913.
