Dear Students,

Students enrolled at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are required by University of Arkansas Board policy (Policy 1260.1) to have health insurance coverage at all times. The responsibility for obtaining health insurance coverage rests with the student. Students are encouraged to confirm their coverage under their existing plan of insurance prior to registration or, if they do not have any existing insurance, obtain such coverage. Students are urged to investigate for themselves the policy best suited to their particular needs.

A Student Injury and Sickness plan offered by Academic Health Plans will be available on site at registration. The summary of its coverage, eligibility requirements, and instructions for enrollment of students and their eligible dependents is detailed in the Academic Health Plans brochure.

Before you make a decision, read the Academic Health Plans Insurance brochure carefully and compare coverage and cost with any existing or contemplated coverage. If you are covered under an HMO type plan, there may be severe limitations on benefits for expenses incurred outside of the plan's service area. Finally, check to see that you have not become ineligible for coverage under another plan due to age limitations for dependents. Please carefully review the policy's exclusions and limitations.
 

We urge you to make a decision early since the insurance cannot become effective until the enrollment form and premium are received. If you have any questions, please call Academic Health Plans toll-free at 1-888-308-7320, or access their site at www.AcademicHealthPlans.com .  They will be happy to help you with any questions you may have. We wish you a safe and healthy year at UAMS.

Sincerely,

L. D. Milne, Ph.D.
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences