Graduate Parenting at BU Monday, February 26 th , 2018 Barrister’s Hall, Boston University School of Law
Agenda ¨ Childbirth and Accommodation Policy for PhD Students ¤ Daniel Kleinman n Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs ¨ Health Insurance Coverage ¤ Karen Goyette n Insurance Administrator, SHS Finance & Administration Office ¨ University Family Support ¤ Kristin Gruber-Grunert n Director, Family Resources and Children’s Center ¨ Student Parenting ¤ Bonnie Teitleman n Director, Faculty and Staff Assistance Office
PhD Student Benefits
Childbirth & Adoption Accommodation Policy ¨ Offered to full-time PhD students ¨ A period of accommodation is 60 days and can be chosen with some flexibility ¨ Both parents are eligible, but periods cannot overlap ¨ Student remains registered as full-time ¨ Health insurance continues
Childbirth & Adoption Accommodation Policy ¨ Excused from course requirements, but must make arrangements to complete ¨ Non-course requirements rescheduled as appropriate ¨ Excused from teaching and research responsibilities during period ¨ Stipend continues
Non-PhD Students ¨ Non-PhD students are handled at the school and college level ¨ Students should inquire with their Dean’s Offices
Additional Resources & Opportunities ¨ Childcare Subsidies for BU Doctoral Students Attending Professional Conferences ¨ Graduate Student Parenting Resources posted on Associate Provost for Graduate Affairs webpage
Health Insurance Coverage
Aetna Health Insurance ¨ Basic or Plus Plan ¤ Graduate Students at Charles River Campus (CRC) and School of Public Health (SPH) ¤ Graduate Students at the School of Medicine (MED) and Graduate Medical Sciences (GMS) ¨ Plus Plan ¤ All Goldman School of Dental Medicine (SDM) students
Aetna Health Insurance – Basic Plan Common Services You Cost If You Use a Cost If You Use a Medical May Need Preferred Provider Non-Preferred Event Provider Prenatal Prenatal & Prenatal & and Postnatal: Postnatal: postnatal 0% Coinsurance 20% Coinsurance care Diagnostic: Diagnostic: If you are 20% Coinsurance 40% Coinsurance pregnant Delivery and 20% Coinsurance 40% Coinsurance all inpatient services * *Precertification required for all inpatient maternity & newborn care, after the initial 48 hours for a vaginal delivery or 96 hours for a cesarean section. Table 2017 – 2018 Boston University Basic Summary of Benefits and Coverage from the Aetna Website
Aetna Health Insurance – Basic Plan Common Services Cost If You Use a Cost If You Use Medical You May Preferred Provider a Non- Event Need Preferred Provider Eye exam Not Covered Not Covered If your child Glasses Not Covered Not Covered needs dental Dental Not Covered Not Covered or eye care check-up Table 2017 - 2018 Boston University Basic Summary of Benefits and Coverage from the Aetna Website
Aetna Health Insurance – Plus Plan Common Services You Cost If You Use a Cost If You Use a Medical May Need Preferred Provider Non-Preferred Event Provider Prenatal 0% Coinsurance 20% Coinsurance and postnatal If you are care pregnant Delivery and $250 Copay per 20% Coinsurance all inpatient admission services * * Precertification required for all inpatient maternity & newborn care, after the initial 48 hours for a vaginal delivery or 96 hours for a cesarean section. Table 2017 - 2018 Boston University Plus Summary of Benefits and Coverage from the Aetna Website
Aetna Health Insurance – Plus Plan Common Services Cost If You Cost If You Limitations & Medical You May Use a Use a Non- Exceptions Event Need Preferred Preferred Provider Provider Eye exam 0% 20% 1 routine exam per policy year Coinsurance Coinsurance Glasses 0% 20% 1 Prescription If your lenses for frames Coinsurance Coinsurance child or prescription needs contact lenses dental or per year, but not eye care both. Dental 0% 20% maximum of 2 every 12 months. check-up Coinsurance Coinsurance Table 2017 - 2018 Boston University Plus Summary of Benefits and Coverage from the Aetna Website
Aetna Health Insurance ¨ Child is covered under the mother’s plan up to 30 days after birth. ¨ Coverage and benefits may vary depending on the case. ¨ For specific questions, please contact Karen Goyette, Insurance Administrator at Student Health Services at 617-353-3579.
Family Resources & Children’s Center
Being a parent is hard…..
Family Resources is here to help! ¨ The Family Resources Office is committed to helping families manage the challenges of work life and family life. ¨ Our office provides many resources and services to support families of the Boston University community.
Resources & Services ¨ Referral service and resource materials ¨ Information about how to find babysitters ¨ Educational programs ¨ School vacation programs ¨ Recreational summer camp program ¨ Elder care resource materials ¤ Additional support provided by the Faculty/Staff Assistance Office
The Children’s Center ¨ Early Childhood Education program for 33 children ages 2-5 ¨ All families have a current affiliation with Boston University ¨ Professional staff of five Lead Teachers, one Assistant Director, and one Director ¨ About 25 work-study students who are Assistant Teachers in our classroom
Center Philosophy ¨ Enrich and enlarge a child’s experience while meeting parent’s child care needs ¨ Families are encouraged to visit and play an active role in their child’s experience ¨ Center is an extension of the home where we all work together to provide a quality early learning experience
Lactation Support ¨ Human Resources website has additional information about Breastfeeding & Lactation Support at Boston University http://www.bu.edu/hr/lifebu/resources-for-you-your-family/breastfeeding- ¨ lactation-support/ ¨ Lactation Rooms for Students on Campus: ¤ Charles River Campus n 25 Buick Street 2 nd Floor n 595 Commonwealth Avenue 5 th Floor Room 515 n 610 Commonwealth Avenue CILSE Building 1 st Floor n 745 Commonwealth Avenue Basement Room B-99B n 765 Commonwealth Avenue Student Affairs Office – LAW students only n 1010 Commonwealth Avenue BUWorks ¤ Medical Campus n Dowling Building 6 th Floor n Evans Building 7 th Floor Room E744 n 801 Massachusetts Avenue Crosstown Building 4 th Floor Suite 470
Help for Parenting Challenges ¨ Psychological/Emotional Concerns ¨ Leaving Baby ¨ Partner/Spouse Relationship ¨ Family Relationships ¨ Single Parent Concerns ¨ School Relationships ¨ Coping Strategies ¨ Resources ¤ BU Faculty & Staff Assistance Office
We welcome your questions!
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