UAMS ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE
UAMS ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE
NUMBER: 8.4.07
DATE: 08/01/94
REVISION:
11/16/2005
| SECTION: | FINANCE DEPARTMENT |
| AREA: | TRAVEL AND REIMBURSEMENT |
| SUBJECT: | TRAVEL INSURANCE |
The purpose of this policy is to provide employees and students of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) with information regarding travel insurance coverage during periods in which they are traveling in official travel status.
Full time employees on official travel status are covered by $100,000 of accidental death and dismemberment insurance, excluding travel by privately owned aircraft or acting as a pilot, operator or member of a flight crew.
PROCEDURE (CAR RENTAL INSURANCE)
The University maintains insurance for vehicles rented by employees on University business. It provides a $1,000,000 limit of liability for bodily injury and property damage claims. It also provides uninsured motorist coverage at the same limit and medical coverage up to $5,000 per person. Comprehensive and collision coverage are provided on the rental car, subject to a $500 deductible.
The University's policy will be in effect only during the period of official business. Should the employee elect to keep the rental vehicle for personal use after the end of official business, he/she would need to provide additional coverage.
PROCEDURE (EMPLOYEES)
To insure insurance coverage, employees must complete the form UAMS Vehicle Safety Program Authorization to operate UAMS vehicles and private vehicles on UAMS property. Employees temporarily incapacitated through accidental injuries during travel on official University business shall be treated as having on-the-job injuries for salary and medical benefits purposes.
PROCEDURE (STUDENTS)
In order to ensure adequate protection for students, and to ensure that UAMS is protected from claims and liability arising from such occasions, students must follow the guidelines listed in the Student Travel Regulations³.