Optional Dependent Medical Plan
We are pleased to offer the Case Western Reserve University 2007-2008 Optional Dependent Medical Plan. Our goal is to provide comprehensive medical coverage at an affordable cost to the families of students covered by the Student Medical Plan.
Download the 2007-2008 Dependent Medical Plan [PDF, 174KB].
The Case Western Reserve University Dependent Medical Plan offers basic and major medical coverage for services medically necessary to treat a sickness or injury. The plan also provides a prescription drug benefit.
The Dependent Medical Plan is not automatic. You must enroll eligible family members.
We have answers for many frequently asked questions about the Dependent Medical Plan. You also may contact University Health Service with additional questions about the plan.
The plan is administered by Wells Fargo, Third Party Administrators, P.O. Box 3262, Charleston, W. Va. 25332-3262. Phone number: 800.624.8605.
Important Definitions
Injury
— Means bodily damages:
- caused directly and independently of all other causes by an accident; and,
- which results in loss covered by the plan.
Sickness
— Means illness or disease for which treatment is received while the person is covered under this plan.
Disability
— Means either a sickness or injury.
Pre-existing Condition
— Means a Sickness or Injury for which medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, services or supplies were
rendered within the 12 months prior to the effective date of coverage.
Routine Care
— Means any medical service that is performed for preventative purposes or performed in the absence of a
specific diagnosis.
Plan Year
— Means fiscal year as described under period of coverage above.