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Student Health Insurance
Important Information about Enrollment Dates and Payment of Insurance Plans!
Open enrollment for student insurance programs occurs during the first 7 calendar days of each quarter. Plans can be purchased either on an annual or quarterly term (see below for specific 2009-2010 dates of coverage).You can access information about the plan, benefits, limitations, and enrollment procedures by utilizing the links on this page!
Printable Insurance Brochure (2009-2010) 
Dates the 2009-2010 Policy Is Effective
This is a one-year policy that begins on September 28, 2009 and ends on September 26, 2010. The benefits described in the 2009-2010 brochure, are applicable during this term only.
Purchasing "Annual" Coverage
If you purchase the annual coverage, you will be covered from the date listed below for the quarter in which you purchase the annual coverage and continuing until the end of this Policy Year (September 26, 2010).
Purchasing Quarterly Coverage
If you purchase coverage quarterly, the quarterly policy terms are as follows:
- 2009 Autumn Quarter: September 28, 2009 - January 03, 2010
- 2010 Winter Quarter: January 04, 2010 - March 28, 2010
- 2010 Spring Quarter: March 29, 2010 - June 20, 2010
- 2010 Summer Quarter: June 21, 2010 - September 26, 2010
The individual student's coverage becomes effective on the first day of the quarter for which premium has been paid. Premium payments must be received within 7 calendar days of the beginning of the quarter. No enrollments after the first 7 calendar days will be allowed except in the case of a "Newly Acquired Dependent."
You must meet the eligibility requirements each time you pay a premium to continue insurance coverage. To avoid a lapse in coverage your premium must be received within 7 calendar days after the coverage expiration date. It is the student's responsibility to make timely renewal payments to avoid a lapse in coverage. The policy is a non-renewable one year term policy.
Payment Information
UW Tacoma students are not eligible to pay for student insurance plans through MyUW, nor will the amount be deducted from your financial aid rewards automatically. You must enroll in a student insurance plan by visiting the insurance enrollment section of the Student Resources website. Questions regarding financial Aid disbursement should be directed to the UW Tacoma Financial Aid staff.
Preferred Care Providers
The preferred care providers for United Healthcare is Beechstreet. You can find family practice, along with specialty care providers. We also have a print out of all providers in the reception area of MAT 253 for you to look through.
Study Abroad Health Insurance
The University of Washington Tacoma strongly recommends that all UW Tacoma students participating in foreign study or research programs purchase the UW Study Abroad Health Insurance.
The UW Study Abroad Health Insurance plan is distinct from the UW Tacoma Student Injury and Sickness Insurance Plan. Enrolling in the UW Tacoma student insurance plan for the same time period will not automatically enroll you in this plan.
Printable Study Abroad Insurance Brochure (2009-2010)
If you will receive a graduate appointment eligible for the Graduate Appointee Insurance Plan (GAIP) for your study or research abroad do not purchase this insurance. Coverage is already provided under the GAIP plan.
Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP) Continuation of Coverage
The University of Washington has added a new continuation provision to the Graduate Appointee Insurance Program (GAIP). Continuation of GAIP is provided under the rules of the federal COBRA laws. COBRA allows you or your eligible dependents to continue your insurance should you lose eligibility for UW-paid coverage.
What is Continuation Coverage?
Continuation coverage is a continuation of plan coverage when coverage would otherwise end because of a life event known as a "qualifying event."
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