GHI Student Health Insurance
“Good Health Incentives Program” that offers discounts on popular and widely used health-related products and services.
For complete coverage and premium information visit GHI’s website at
http://www.ghi.com/default.aspx?page=350.
If you wish to join GHI, you must act during one of two designated enrollment periods held twice each year, during the fall and spring semesters. The deadline for the fall semester is October 31st, 2010. If you have GHI/CUNY coverage and would like to maintain your coverage, TAKE NO ACTION . Your coverage will continue automatically.
To join, follow the instructions below.
- Download the Fall 2011 application, available through the GHI website at
http://www.ghi.com/default.aspx?page=350.
- Complete entire application except for Section Two.
Note: When asked for your College, you must write in “The Graduate School and University Center”.
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To complete the application a validation seal/stamp must be affixed in section two. To obtain the seal/stamp, mail or bring the application to:
Thomas Jennings, Director of Admissions and Student Services
CUNY School of Professional Studies
101 West 31st Street, Suite 905
New York, NY 10001
Applications mailed to us will be validated then mailed by SPS to GHI. Students who bring the application form to the CUNY School of Professional Studies may choose to have SPS mail the application to GHI or they may mail it themselves to the following address:
GHI
P.O. Box 2820
New York, NY 10116-2820
Important Notes:
- Be sure to make a copy of the application for your records before you send it to SPS.
- Do not send payment with your enrollment form - you will be billed by GHI.
- The enrollment form must be received by GHI by the October 31st deadline. To ensure this deadline is met, mail or bring the form to SPS with sufficient time for it to be processed.
- For those completing the application close to the deadline, students may hand deliver completed applications (including the validation seal/stamp) to GHI, to the attention of Ms. Evelyn Marzan-Morales, at 441 9th Avenue (between 34th and 35th streets) in Manhattan.
- If you submit your application between the 1st and 15th of the month, your insurance will start that month. If you submit your application between the 16th and the 30th/31st of the month, your insurance will start the following month.
New York Bridge PlanThe NY Bridge Plan is a temporary program aimed at providing affordable health insurance to people with pre-existing medical conditions who currently are uninsured. An overview of the program, along with coverage, benefits, rates, enrollment information and more can be obtained by visiting the website at:
http://www.nybridgeplan.com
New York Prescription SaverFor eligible individuals between the ages of 50 to 64 or those with disabilities, prescription drug discounts can be obtained by using New York Prescription Saver. It is a free pharmacy discount card that can be used to lower the cost of drugs by an average of 24% for brands and 67% for generics. Visit the website for more information and to apply at:
http://nyprescriptionsaver.fhsc.com
Free or Low-Cost Health Clinics
The Ryan Center
URL:
http://www.ryancenter.org/
Three Locations:
110 West 97th Street (btw Amsterdam and Columbus Aves). 212.749.1820
279 East 3rd Street (btw Aves C & D). 212.477.8500
645 10th Ave (btw 45th and 46th Sts.). 212.265.4500
Description:
The Ryan Center is a community health center with three locations in Manhattan. They provide medical, dental, gynecological, mental health and optometry, among many other medical specializations. They also provide medical services for a sliding fee based on your income level for patients without health insurance. Additionally, all prescriptions are provided for $10 from their pharmacy for patients without prescription drug coverage.
NYU NYC Free Clinic
URL:
http://www.med.nyu.edu/nycfreeclinic/
Address: 16 East 16th Street (btw 5th Ave and Bdwy)
Description:
As their website states: “The NYCFC, New York's only comprehensive free health care clinic, believes that high-quality health care is the right of all individuals. We provide, at no cost to our patients, the full range of health care services, including specialty referrals, counseling, patient education, social services, and screening and registration for public health insurance.” Appointments are available ONLY on Saturday mornings between 9:00 am and 12:45 pm. To make an appointment call: 212-206-5200.
The Institute for Family Health
URL:
http://www.institute2000.org/health-care/locations/manhattan/
Four Locations:
Sidney Hillman Family Practice: 16 East 16 Street - 3rd Floor. 212.924.7744
Phillips Family Practice: 16 East 16th St. - 1st floor. 212.206.5200
East 13th St. Family Practice: 113 East 13th St.. 212.253.1830
Amsterdam Health Center: 690 Amsterdam Avenue at 94th St. 212.865.4104
Description:
This is a group of clinics in Manhattan and the Bronx. They run 2 free Saturday clinics, one in Manhattan and one in the Bronx. See the website for details. Each clinic has a team of social workers who can help you get health insurance if you are uninsured. Additionally, if you are uninsured, the fee is "sliding scale" based on your income.
Callen-Lorde Community Health Center
URL:
http://www.callen-lorde.org/
Location:
356 West 18th Street (btw 8th and 9th Aves). 212.271.7200
Description:
A health center specializing in health issues for New York's LGBTQ population, yet accepting of all patients, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. Callen-Lorde is a respectful environment, staffed with excellent physicians, gynecologists, social workers and even a dentist. The clinic is very clean, efficient and professional. If you earn less than $21,660/year, you will qualify for a sliding-scale fee. They also have an agreement with a CVS in Chelsea where you can receive a discount on prescriptions if you are paying out of pocket when the prescription was written by Callen-Lorde. Sometimes, they can take a same-day appointment. However, they can help you find an LGBTQ friendly provider in New York City.
