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21 If a student sustains an injury on an approved Student Life trip, the student’s personal insurance must serve as the primary form of coverage. Students who do not have personal insurance coverage, are strongly encouraged to enroll. Students can visit the Department of Student Support Services ( www.sunywcc.edu/sss ) to schedule an appointment to learn more about affordable insurance options that they may qualify for. Students who wish to file a claim with the Faculty-Student Association to cover expenses related to an injury sustained on an Student Life trip that were not covered by their primary insurance must adhere to the following protocols. A claim can be denied if a student fails to follow these procedures: Filing an Insurance Claim for Student Injuries Claims are only eligible if they relate to an injury resulting in a medical bill or claim caused by a student’s participation in an approved Student Life trip. All injuries must be reported to the Trip Coordinator immediately, even if the student believes they are insignificant, as it may result in a medical bill at a later date. Unless the injury is verified by a Westchester Community College official, the claim can be denied. Upon being notified of the injury, the Trip Coordinator should follow all relevant procedures listed under Medical Emergency Procedures and must complete an Incident Report as per the Reporting an Emergency Situation/Injury to the College section of this document. Students are not covered by Faculty-Student Association insurance outside of their time on an approved trip. Students on an approved Student Life trip are not covered for any illnesses, pre-existing conditions, or chronic conditions as they are exclusions under our contract. 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) If the student wishes to return home before a trip is completed, the Trip Coordinator will determine the safest manner to transport a student home. A Trip Coordinator may need to: (1) review alternative methods of transportation; (2) determine if the student is able to return home safely on their own; (3) determine if an emergency contact or other requested person will be needed to transport the student home; (4) determine if the remainder of the trip will be cancelled so everyone will return home together; (5) other pertinent decisions that ensure student safety and well-being.. 2)