NEDA TOOLKIT for Parents
Sample Letter #4
To continue insurance while attending college less than full-time so that student can remain at home for a
semester due the eating disorder. Note: When a student does not register on time at the primary university at
which he/she has been enrolled, insurance is automatically terminated at that time. Automatic termination can
cause an enormous amount of paperwork if not rectified IMMMEDIATELY. The first letter informs the insurance
company of the student’s current enrollment status in a timely fashion, and the second letter responds to the
abrupt and retroactive termination. Students affected by an eating disorder may be eligible for a medical leave of
absence from college for up to one year — so you may want to inquire about that at the student’s college.
Outcome The student was immediately reinstated as a less than full-time student.
DATE To: NAME OF CONTACT PERSON
INS. CO. NAME & ADDRESS
From: YOUR NAME & ADDRESS
Re: PATIENT’S NAME
DOB (Date of Birth)
Insurance ID#
Case #
Dear [NAME]:
We spoke the other day regarding my [son’s/daughter’s] enrollment status. I am currently following up on your
instructions and appreciate your assistance in explaining what to do. [Dr. NAME] is sending you a letter that should
arrive very soon about [PATIENT NAME’s] medical status that required [him/her] to reduce the number of classes
[he/she] will be able to take this fall. When [he/she] completes re-enrollment at [UNIVERSITY NAME] (which is not
possible to do until the first day of classes, [DATE]), [he/she] will have the registrar’s office notify you of her status.
At this time, [NAME] plans to be a part-time student at [UNIVERSITY] for the [DATE] semester and plans to return
to [UNIVERSITY] in [DATE], provided [his/her] disorder stabilizes. If all goes well; [he/she] may be able to graduate
with [his/her] class and complete [his/ her] coursework by the [DATE] in spite of the medical issues. Please feel free
to get answers to any questions regarding these plans from [PATIENT NAME’S academic advisor Mr./Ms. NAME],
whom [PATIENT NAME] has given written permission in a signed release to speak to you. This advisor has been
assisting my [son/daughter] with [his/her] academic plans and is aware of [his/her] current medical status. The
advisor’s phone number and email are: [PHONE #/ email].
Please feel free to contact me at [PHONE #] if you have any questions or need any further information. Thank you
for your assistance.
Sincerely, [YOUR NAME]
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