Division of Student Affairs

Eligibility and Coverage

The Medical Plan benefits described herein are subject to the provisions of the Plan Document. The Plan Document may be reviewed at the University Health Service, 2145 Adelbert Road.

The fee for the 2008–2009 Student Medical Plan is $660.00 per semester. The fee for the Student Medical Plan is automatically billed each fall and spring semester to students registered for at least one credit hour. The fee will appear on the student' s tuition bill each semester. Payment is due in accordance with the University's tuition schedule.

Students who waive the Plan (see waiver option) will receive a credit of $660.00 on their account.

Eligibility

1. Students of Case Western Reserve University registered for at least one credit hour.
2. Residents of University Housing who have a direct affiliation with a University-sponsored program.
3. Persons associated with special programs on the campus of Case Western Reserve University may be eligible for this student coverage.
4. Students of The Cleveland Institute of Art, and The Cleveland Institute of Music registered for at least one credit hour.

Not Eligible to Receive Coverage

1. Students cross-registered for classes at Case Western Reserve University or its affiliates.
2. Employees of Case Western Reserve University who are eligible for Benelect.

Periods of Coverage

For Students Attending Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine (MSD), and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine

Fall Semester: July 1, 2008 (midnight) to January 11, 2009 (11:59 p.m.)
Spring Semester: January 12, 2009 (midnight) to June 30, 2009 (11:59 p.m.)

For All Students (Except Those Listed Above)

Fall Semester: August 1, 2008 (midnight) to January 11, 2009 (11:59 p.m.)
Spring Semester: January 12, 2009 (midnight) to July 31, 2009 (11:59 p.m.)

If a student registers after September 7, 2008 for Fall Semester and after January 25, 2009 for Spring Semester, the Student Medical Plan will become effective on the date the student registers (not on the effective date listed above).

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

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