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The University of Hawai'i has selected HMSA (Hawaii Medical Service Association, Blue Cross-Blue Shield of Hawaii) to provide student health insurance for UH students for the academic year (Fall 2008 - Summer 2009). If you do not already have health insurance coverage, we strongly recommend that you consider enrolling in this plan. For the 2008-2009 plan year, you have a choice of plan options for the UH Student Plan. All options provide medical coverage along with laboratory, radiology, mental health, family planning, medical evacuation, and overseas travel benefits. However depending on your health insurance needs, you also have the option to purchase prescription drug as well as Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Repatriation benefits. The UH Student Health Insurance Committee encourages students to think about their health insurance needs. Lack of adequate insurance coverage may be financially devastating in the event of a major illness or accident. Medical costs can be a burden even in the case of a minor illness. Consequently, the purchase of medical insurance should not be considered "extra," but rather should be viewed as a cost of daily living, in the same way as housing, food and transportation. Please be aware that medical insurance is considered a legitimate cost of education for purposes of financial aid and should be listed on your financial aid application. ** International Students attending UH Manoa: Special procedures apply to you. Please review the FAQ at www.hawaii.edu/issmanoa (Once at the ISS website, click on “health insurance” at the left bar). For more information on the UH Student Health Plan (eligibility information, benefits, cost, enrollment procedures, application forms, etc.), please visit: www.hmsa.com/portal/student. If you have questions regarding the UH Student plan please call HMSA at (808) 948-5555, Option 1 or toll-free at 1-800-620-4672.
IMPORTANT FOR FALL 2008: Due to the change in benefit options, all current UH Student Plan members must submit a new application for Fall coverage.
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