Lehigh University

STUDENT INJURY & SICKNESS INSURANCE PLAN
2009-2010 Academic Year

Dear Student,

The Lehigh University Student Health Center provides primary medical care for students. Services include the treatment of routine illnesses and injuries, gynecological care, allergy injections, and immunizations. The Health Center is open from 8:15 AM to 4:45 PM Monday through Friday and 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Saturday.

However, many illnesses and injuries may require services outside the Health Center, such as x-rays, lab work, prescription drugs, and costly hospital inpatient stays. For these reasons, the University requires that all undergraduate students be covered by adequate medical insurance or enroll in the University sponsored plan.

Review the enclosed brochure carefully. Even if you are covered under another plan, read the brochure carefully. Many commercial plans have high deductibles and coinsurance provisions not found in the student plan. You will also need to make certain that you are eligible for the coverage that you currently have through August of 2010.

If your personal insurance is an HMO or PPO, we urge you to seriously consider taking the school sponsored plan. Many insurance plans will only pay for treatment outside the Network area when it is an emergency and will not pay for treatment from doctors out of the area without prior permission. We suggest you check with your insurer to see how it handles out of area claims.

Important requirements. All undergraduate students are required to show proof of other insurance or purchase the University sponsored plan. In order to waive coverage or enroll in the insurance plan you must log onto www.universityhealthplans.com and complete the waiver form. This link can be found on the Campus Portal at the evoLUtion:1 tab. Those students without alternative insurance and students that choose to enroll in the University sponsored plan are encouraged to log onto the same website and confirm their enrollment. This will expedite receipt of your insurance card. Additional instructions can be found with the enclosed “INSTRUCTIONS TO ENROLL OR WAIVE THE STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE”.

Ask Questions. If you have any questions, please call the broker, University Health Plans at (800) 437-6448 or email at info@universityhealthplans.com. They will be glad to help you with any questions you may have.

Best wishes for a healthy year.

Sincerely,

Susan C. Kitei, M.D.
Director