May 16, 2005

Dear Students,

Students enrolled at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences are required to have adequate health insurance coverage at all times. Proof of such coverage is required at registration. 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 Student Resources 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 below and in the enclosed materials.

Please take a few moments to review the following information: Review the enclosed brochure and compare. Before you make a decision, read the 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 hope this plan provides you the opportunity to secure health insurance at a reasonable cost.

To apply for coverage, you may choose one of three options:

Enroll at registration, enroll online at www.studentresources.com, or complete the enrollment form.

If you choose to apply by filling out an enrollment form, follow these instructions:

1). Complete all blank items on both sides of the Enrollment Form and be sure to sign it.

2). Make checks payable to Student Insurance for the correct premium amount, or fill out the Charge Card Authorization Section of the Enrollment Form.

3). Detach and retain your Temporary Identification Card for your records,

4). Return the payment and Enrollment form to Student Insurance in the return envelope provided.

5). Effective dates of coverage for all students are August 11, 2005 to August 10, 2006, with the following exceptions:
• Senior Medical students will be covered from July 2, 2005 to July 1, 2006.
• Junior Medical students will be covered from July 2, 2005 to July 1, 2006.
• Senior Pharmacy students will be covered from July 2, 2005 to July 1, 2006.
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 Student Insurance toll-free at 1-800-767-0700, or access their website at www.studentresources.com. You can also submit email inquires to info@studentresources.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
 

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