Tuition Remission

Part-time faculty members may receive tuition remission in the undergraduate division (but not the graduate division, although P-fac has repeatedly tried to change this) equal to the number of credit hours taught, up to a maximum of six credit hours per semester. These credits may be used in the semester earned or within one year from the time earned.

For example, if you taught six credits in Fall 2008, the six-credit remission must be used by the end of the next fall semester, i.e. Fall 2009. Credits may be used in the summer session. No more than six credits may be used by a part-timer in any one semester.

During a semester in which the faculty member teaches, an immediate family member may receive tuition remission up to a maximum of three credit hours. These credits must be used in the semester in which they are earned. Immediate family is defined as spouse or dependent children. (Informally, Human Resources has stated that registered domestic partners also qualify.  Contact HR for details.)

Tuition remission does not equal "free;"  only the tuition is covered. Remission does not cover registration fees, class fees, or classes at any outside contracted agency.

 Applicants for remission must contact the Admissions Office http://www.colum.edu/Admissions/apply and file for financial aid via the Student Financial Services Office. http://colum.edu/Student_Financial_Services/.       Tuition will be remitted only after applying all other sources of financial aid such as Pell Grants, loans, Illinois State scholarship grants, or any of the various scholarship grants available through the College. If the tuition remission course is not completed, the individual will be liable for all tuition and fees for that course, subject to the College's normal withdrawal refund policy.

 A tuition waiver request must be submitted as part of the Student Financial Services Office aid application process. (Forms are available in the Student Financial Services Office.) If this form is not filed, the financial aid award may be reduced retroactively. Individuals applying for tuition remission may register during the open registration period after all continuing and new students have registered. An authorization form must be completed and filed with the Bursar by the first week of classes of the semester in which the tuition remission is requested.

NEA Medicare Supplements

	Benefits automatically increase to cover Medicare's gaps. You choose the doctors and hospital you want. Rates will not increase because of your age. Spouse coverage available. No waiting period if you switch from another plan

 The NEA MemberCare Medicare Supplement Pharmacy Benefit Card 

(Only available for members in a Plan Option H, I or J that includes prescription benefits, not available for applicants after Dec 31^st, 2005.)*

Here are the advantages of this Pharmacy Benefit Card

• It's a simple way to use your Medicare Supplement prescription benefit
• Go to any of 56,000 retail drug stores or order by phone, by mail or online
• Receive negotiated discounts
• No paperwork, no claims to submit
• Pay only your portion of the cost
• No waiting for you 50% reimbursement on prescription drugs
• No added cost or shipping charges for home delivery when using mail order
• FDA-approved drugs
• Includes processing for V.A. drug claims (click here for more information)
• All this at no additional cost to you!

Using the Pharmacy Benefit Card is easy 
When you purchase your medication from a network provider, you pay just 50%, up to your benefit maximum, after you've met your $250 deductible. There are no claim forms to complete.

You can have your prescription filled at a participating retail store or online
You can also place orders by phone or mail. No matter how you do it, you pay 50 % of the drug cost after your deductible and the NEA Members Insurance Trust pays the balance through your Pharmacy Benefit Card.

Plan Benefits
The benefit maximum available to cover your prescription drug purchases is ruled by the plan benefits for the plan in which you are enrolled: Plan H, Plan I, or Plan J. For plan benefits, click here. You have one $250 deductible to meet each calendar year. This and your benefit maximum will be tracked automatically for you and you'll know immediately when you've met it. And even after you've reached your benefit maximum, you'll still receive discounts on your prescription drugs when you use your Pharmacy Benefit Card!

Non-Participating Providers
If you cannot find a provider in your area, and do not wish to use the mail order service, or if you have purchased prescription medicine outside the USA, your claim will still need to be processed by Express Scripts to receive your benefit under Plan Option H, I or J.

Be sure to include the following information so your claim will not be delayed:

1. An Express Scripts claim form
2. Receipts showing the date dispensed
3. The Rx number
4. The quantity of medicine purchased
5. The number of days' supply
6. The amount paid
7. Paid in US dollars, paid in Canadian dollars, paid in “Euros”, etc
8. Your signature

If the receipt is from a foreign country, please indicate if the amount shown is in foreign currency or American dollars.

Click here to obtain a claim form for non-participating providers.

Best Benefits Discounts
Participants in a Plan Option H, I or J will also receive the Best Benefits Discount Card.

Click here for more information about Best Benefits Card.

The Pharmacy Benefit Card may not be used in conjunction with any other prescription drug/discount plan.

Important:
* The pharmacy benefit card does not meet the requirements of creditable coverage as required by the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. If you do not apply for an approved Medicare Part D Program when first eligible and choose to do so later, you will likely pay a significant penalty. See the “Medicare and You 2009 booklet” for additional information.