International Scholars

What insurance company handles the Health Insurance plan for Dickinson College?  
Aetna is the insurance company's name. For more information, visit: https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/en/dickinson/index.html

How do I get a health insurance ID card?
Get your digital ID card: https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/en/get-id-card.html

What is my Health Medical Plan called?
Dickinson international Scholars are on the Open Choice PPO plan.

The plan summary mentions “Preferred Providers” and “Out-of-Network Providers” – what is the difference?
"Preferred Providers" are physicians, hospitals and other health care providers in a network contracted with Aetna. If you use a “Preferred Provider” you will maximize financial coverage for health services.
"Out-of-Network Providers" are physicians, hospitals or other care providers who don't have pre-arranged fee schedules. If you use an “Out-of-Network Provider” medical services will cost you more.

How does health insurance coverage work?
To get started, check these resources to help you understand the basics of health insurance: https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/en/insurance-basics.html

How do I contact the health insurance administrator?
Our insurance administrator is RCM&D. Contact our representative Tim Cummons via email at Dickinson@rcmd.com.

If I need medical attention where should I go? 
For proper planning before you need care, it is best to review the list of healthcare professionals near our campus and covered by your insurance policy. You can login and search for in-network providers here.

Does the Student Health Plan pay for prescription drugs? 
The plan has prescription drugs coverage. For more information see: https://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/en/prescriptions.html 

Can I go to any pharmacy? 
Use the listing of in-network pharmacies to maximize coverage and lower your out-of-pocket cost. Search the online directory to find a participating pharmacy. 

Does the plan include dental and vision benefits?
No, but you can seek voluntary enrollment for dental and vision plans. For more information: https://rcmdstudentbenefits.com/dickinsoncollege/