Can I be enrolled in a healthcare program without my consent?
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Can I be enrolled in a healthcare program without my consent?
I am attending a university. Their policy requires that students have health insurance. I opted out of their coverage last year because I am a 20 year veteran and have coverage by the VA. Then 6 months ago, by not responding to their email, I was enrolled into their healthcare. I was not aware that I had been enrolled until 3 months later when I went to seek advice about other degree programs. My adviser told me that I owed a balance for books and supplies, and medical premiums which are not covered by the G.I. Bill. I paid for the books and supplies but now their is a hold on my account which prevents registration and obtaining certification for the program that I will be completing.
Asked on December 11, 2014 under Insurance Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 9 years ago | Contributor
While you can't be enrolled without your consent, you *can* be enrolled if you were sent correspondence (e.g. an email) stating that you would be enrolled unless you specifically opted out or provided proof of other coverage; if that were the case, then your failure to respond could constitute consent to enrollment.
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