Graduate Parenting at BU Monday, February 26 th , 2018 Barristers - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Graduate Parenting at BU

Monday, February 26th, 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 Medical Event Services You May Need Cost If You Use a Preferred Provider Cost If You Use a Non-Preferred Provider If you are pregnant Prenatal and postnatal care Prenatal & Postnatal: 0% Coinsurance Diagnostic: 20% Coinsurance Prenatal & Postnatal: 20% Coinsurance Diagnostic: 40% Coinsurance Delivery and all inpatient services * 20% Coinsurance 40% Coinsurance

*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 Medical Event Services You May Need Cost If You Use a Preferred Provider Cost If You Use a Non- Preferred Provider If your child needs dental

• r eye care

Eye exam Not Covered Not Covered Glasses Not Covered Not Covered Dental check-up Not Covered Not Covered

Table 2017 - 2018 Boston University Basic Summary of Benefits and Coverage from the Aetna Website

Aetna Health Insurance – Plus Plan

Common Medical Event Services You May Need Cost If You Use a Preferred Provider Cost If You Use a Non-Preferred Provider If you are pregnant Prenatal and postnatal care 0% Coinsurance 20% Coinsurance Delivery and all inpatient services * $250 Copay per admission 20% Coinsurance

* 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 Medical Event Services You May Need Cost If You Use a Preferred Provider Cost If You Use a Non- Preferred Provider Limitations & Exceptions If your child needs dental or eye care Eye exam 0% Coinsurance 20% Coinsurance

1 routine exam per policy year

Glasses 0% Coinsurance 20% Coinsurance

1 Prescription lenses for frames

• r prescription

contact lenses per year, but not both.

Dental check-up 0% Coinsurance 20% Coinsurance

maximum of 2 every 12 months. 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,

• ne 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 2nd Floor n 595 Commonwealth Avenue 5th Floor Room 515 n 610 Commonwealth Avenue CILSE Building 1st 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 6th Floor n Evans Building 7th Floor Room E744 n 801 Massachusetts Avenue Crosstown Building 4th 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!