For charges incurred at the hospital emergency room the hospital will bill one insurance. Students who have the Illinois State University Student Insurance plan may choose to have only that policy billed. Students may decline to bill their parent’s insurance. Students will receive an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) form from their insurance company. If they do not want it sent to their home, they can specify that it be sent to another address or back to Illinois State University, Student Insurance Office, Campus Box 2541, Normal, IL 61790-2541
The state has established several programs to provide financial assistance to survivors of sexual assault. The Sexual Assault Survivor’s Emergency Treatment Act can cover emergency room costs. The hospital will bill this fund for you. This fund is available through the Illinois Department of Public Aid.
You should not receive a bill from the hospital, but if you do, or have concerns about this issue, contact the Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services Coordinator at 438-7948 for assistance.
The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Act, administered through the Attorney General’s Office, can reimburse victims of violent crimes for a variety of expenses, including medical expenses, loss of earnings, and psychological counseling. However to be eligible for this funding, an individual must be identified as a crime victim and a police report must be filed within 72 hours of the assault. These funds are available only if the case is prosecuted.
If you receive services at Student Health Service, the $5.00 front door fee will be waived, but you may incur some charges for laboratory tests and medication. Funds available through the Sexual Assault Survivor’s Emergency Treatment Act can only be applied to expenses incurred at a hospital emergency room, and cannot be applied to costs incurred at Student Health Services.
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