Eligibility
Basic Benefits
Major Medical
Premium
Definitions
Limitations
Exclusions
Catastrophic Option
Dental Option
Optional Sports
Optional Rx
Enrollment
Claims

  SENTRY STUDENT SECURITY PLAN     Oregon (2005-2006)  

ELIGIBILITY

Any full or part time Student who is registered and attending a college or university is eligible to enroll. International Students are eligible for Plan II only. Your spouse and your dependent Children up to age 25 (who rely on the Student for support and maintenance and reside in the United States) are also eligible, if you enroll. The limiting age does not apply to mentally or physically handicapped Children. The attendance requirement will be waived for a four month period if immediately following a covered four month period, provided the Student remains registered at a college or university in the United States. This means that you may maintain your coverage during the summer or any other four month absence. You may also maintain your coverage for eight months after graduation, if you and your Dependents remain in the United States. This coverage is not available for California residents who are Medicare eligible.

INSURED'S EFFECTIVE DATE

Your coverage becomes effective on

a. The Effective Date you selected on the Enrollment Form; or  

b. The date your completed Enrollment Form and the correct premium (U.S. funds) are received by the Plan Administrator — whichever is later. Coverage for a newborn Child of an Insured will become effective from birth if correct pro-rata premium is received by the Plan Administrator within 31 days from the date of birth.

TERMINATION DATE

Coverage will terminate on the earliest of the following dates:
a. The end of the period for which premium was paid unless renewal premium is received prior to or within 30 days after the end of such period; or
b. The Termination Date of the Master Policy; or
c. The date the Insured enters the armed forces of any country; or
d. The date the Insured departs for their Home Country or country of regular domicile (International Students only).

BASIC PLAN BENEFITS

When, as the result of an Accident or a Sickness, the Insured incurs Loss while insured under the Policy, the Company will pay benefits for the following medical services up to the Basic Plan Maximum Benefit, subject to the limits for the specific medical services listed below, for each Accident or each Sickness, unless specified otherwise. No benefits are payable for charges incurred before insurance begins or after insurance ends, except as provided in the Extended Benefits provision.  A charge will be considered incurred on the date the service is performed. The amount payable for Covered Charges will be determined by the Basic Plan Benefits in effect at the time each charge is incurred. Covered Charges will not exceed the Reasonable and Customary charges for the services and supplies listed.

 Benefit Limits
Medical Services Plan I Plan II
Hospital Room & Board (per day) $200 $400
All other Hospital Confinement Services $600 $1,000
Hospital Out-Patient Services or Free
    Standing Ambulatory Surgical 
    Center Services (Accident and Out-Patient
    Surgery only)
$300 $600
Surgery - 80% of Covered Charges
    (see Limitation #1)
$1,000 $2,000
Anesthesiologist (25% of specific primary 
    surgical benefit)
$250 $500
Doctor's non-surgical treatment
    Daily Benefit (see Limitation #4)
$300
$25
$750
$50
Out-Patient laboratory tests, x-rays
    and preventive cancer screening
    procedures including Mammograms,
    Pap Smears and PSA Test (see Limitation #10)
$150 $300
Consultant Doctor Services $50 $100
Ambulance $100 $250
Dentist's treatment of injured
    Sound Natural Teeth (Accident only)
$150 $300
Basic Plan Maximum Benefit $3,000 $5,000

MAJOR MEDICAL PLAN BENEFITS

When the total Basic Plan Maximum Benefit of $3,000 for Plan I or $5,000 for Plan II has been paid by Sentry as a result of a Loss incurred by an Insured for an Accident or a Sickness, Sentry will pay 80% of the Covered Charges, not to exceed the Reasonable and Customary charges, for the Accident or Sickness covered under the Basic Plan Benefits which exceed the Basic Plan Maximum Benefit, up to the Major Medical Plan Maximum Benefit for each Accident or each Sickness. No benefits are payable for charges incurred before insurance begins or after insurance ends, except as provided in the Extended Benefits provision.  A charge will be considered incurred on the date the service is performed. The amount payable for Covered Charges will be determined by the Major Medical Plan Maximum Benefit in effect at the time each charge is incurred. 

MAJOR MEDICAL
PLAN BENEFITS
Plan I Plan II
Major Medical
Plan Maximum Benefit
$ 7,000 $45,000
TOTAL
MAXIMUM
BENEFIT
for each
Accident or Sickness
(Basic Plan plus
Major Medical Plan)
$10,000 $50,000

ADDITIONAL
BENEFITS
Plan I Plan II
Accidental Death and Dismemberment*
 $ 2,500 $ 5,000
Repatriation $10,000
Medical Evacuation $10,000
Childbirth Benefit Covered same
as any other
sickness
Breast
Reconstruction
Covered same
as any other
sickness

*If an Insured is involved in an Accident, which results in injuries or death, We will pay for the losses as described in the Master Policy for each Accident.

Note: Your benefits may be limited as mandated by your state. Please see the Master Policy or your evidence of insurance coverage for details.

PREMIUM

No premium refunds are payable except when an Insured enters the Armed Forces at which time a pro-rata refund will be made upon request. If a check is returned by a bank for insufficient funds, improper endorsement, account closed, etc., coverage will be rescinded and the Student must pay an additional service charge of $15 and submit a money order or a certified check, for the premium.  It is the Student's responsibility to make payments on the due dates, whether or not a billing statement is received.

2005-2006 School Year
MONTHLY PREMIUM RATES
PERSONS
INSURED
STUDENT'S
AGE
PLAN I
PER MONTH
PLAN II
PER MONTH
Student
Only
24 & Under$ 21$ 56
25-34$ 28$ 77
35-44$ 34$111
45 & Over$ 49$208
Student
& Spouse
24 & Under$ 81$234
25-34$ 88$255
35-44$ 94$289
45 & Over$109$386
Student,
Spouse &
Children
24 & Under$129$381
25-34$136$402
35-44$142$436
45 & Over$157$533
Student
& Children
Only
24 & Under$ 69$203
25-34$ 76$224
35-44$ 82$258
45 & Over$ 97$355

 
Note: Theses rates do not include the Optional Catastrophic Coverage, Optional Dental Coverage, nor the Interscholastic Sports Coverage - See those sections for additional rates.

Domestic Students (US Citizens) & their Dependents are eligible to 

enroll in either Plan I or Plan II.                                               

International Students (not a US Citizen) & their dependents are eligible to enroll under Plan II only.            

FOUR MONTH MINIMUM PAYMENT IS DUE WITH PURCHASE. SUBSEQUENT PAYMENTS MUST BE A MINIMUM OF FOUR MONTHS.

 

 

                                                   

 

DEFINITIONS

Please see the Master Policy or your evidence of insurance coverage for individual state details.

Accident - Bodily injury, directly caused by specific accidental contact with another body or object that is unrelated to any Pre-Existing Condition and causes Loss beginning while insured under the Policy. 

Consultant Doctor Services - A one on one consultation with a Doctor for the purpose of obtaining a second opinion regarding the Insured's Accident or Sickness. The Insured must be referred to the Consultant Doctor by their primary Doctor.  Consultant Doctor Services does not include Doctor's services for interpretation of diagnostic testing.

Elective Surgery and Elective Treatment - Surgery or medical treatment which is not necessitated by a pathological change occurring after the Insured's Effective Date of Coverage. Elective surgery includes, but is not limited to:  tubal ligation; vasectomy; breast reduction; cosmetic surgery; sexual reassignment surgery; and submucous resection and/or other surgical correction for deviated nasal septum, other than for necessary treatment of covered acute purulent sinusitis.  Elective treatment includes, but is not limited to: treatment for acne; weight reduction; infertility; learning disabilities; and routine physical examinations.

Pre-Existing Conditions - Any Accident or Sickness which originated, was diagnosed, treated or recommended for treatment before the Effective Date of Coverage under the Policy. Generally, pre-existing condition exclusions do apply, however see your individual state policy for specific state details.

California residents – Pre-Existing Conditions during the fist six months of coverage under the Policy, unless insured under a prior health plan that terminated within the 62 days before coverage under the Policy began, then credit will be given for the time an Insured was covered under that prior policy.

Sickness - Illness, disease, pregnancy, or Mental Disorder which: (1) is first contracted or conceived while covered under the Policy; (2) is unrelated to any Pre-Existing Condition;  and which (3) causes Loss beginning while covered under the Policy.  Sickness includes trauma-related disorders due to injuries sustained while insured which otherwise do not meet the definition of Accident.

LIMITATIONS

Please see the Master Policy or your evidence of insurance coverage for individual state details.

1. Sentry will pay 80% of the Covered Charges, not to exceed the Reasonable and Customary charges, for surgical procedures. Benefits will not exceed the plan benefit limits. Surgical benefits include all Doctor charges before and after surgery. Doctor nonsurgical treatment benefits are not payable for pre- or post-operative care. Consultant Doctor Services are paid in addition to surgical benefits.

2. Benefits are limited to that part of such expense which is in excess of all benefits payable by any: (a) insurance company; (b) trust; (c) medical pre-payment plan covering the Insured; (d) government operated insurance plan or program, except Medicaid; (e) ERISA or other self-insured plans. This will not apply to Medicare eligible Insureds.

3. Benefits for Doctor nonsurgical treatment primarily involving Physiotherapy are limited to a maximum of five visits for each Accident or each Sickness.

4. Benefits for Doctor nonsurgical treatment begin with the first visit when Hospital Confined; or for out-patient treatment for an Accident. The first visit for out-patient treatment of a Sickness is not covered. Benefits are limited to one treatment per day.

5. Accident benefits are paid only if treatment begins within 30 days after the date of the Accident.

6. Benefits for accidental injury to Sound Natural Teeth are payable only if injury comes from outside the mouth. Breaking a tooth while eating is not covered.

7. Benefits for accidental injury to Sound Natural Teeth are limited to that part of such expense which is in excess of all benefits payable by any Amendatory Rider adding Dental Insurance to the Policy.

8. Benefits for the treatment of alcoholism, drug abuse, chemical dependency or Mental Disorders are subject to certain limitations, unless excluded.

9. Repatriation benefits are payable only if loss occurs while covered under the Policy.

10. Each preventive cancer screening procedure is limited to one per consecutive 52 week period. Benefits will not be paid for the charge of the office visit.

EXCLUSIONS

Please see the Master Policy or your evidence of insurance coverage for individual state details.

This insurance does not cover:

    1) services provided by: (a) any College or University Student Health Service; or (b) by any person employed or retained by such school;
    2) any Accident resulting from: skydiving; parachuting; hang gliding; glider flying; sail planing and similar methods of air travel; flight in any kind of aircraft, except while riding as a passenger on a regularly scheduled commercial airline flight; or the Insured operating a motor vehicle while not properly licensed to do so in any of the United States or the District of Columbia;
    3) Loss caused by war or any act of war; or while in the armed forces of any country;
    4) participation in a Riot or a felony;
    5) intentionally self-inflicted injuries;
    6) any expense payable under any Worker’s Compensation; Occupational Disease Law; or similar legislation;
    7) treatment in a Federal Hospital, unless the Insured would be legally required to pay for such treatment;
    8) preventive medicines or vaccines, except antitoxins for an Accident. Preventive medicines or vaccines include immunizations required for school admissions;
    9) Elective Treatment or Elective Surgery, except for necessary cosmetic surgery due to an Accident or Reconstructive Breast Surgery as provided by the Breast Reconstruction Benefits;
    10) dental x-rays and dental treatment except for treatment of accidental injury to Sound Natural Teeth;
    11) charges for hearing aids, and similar appliances;
    12) charges for eyeglasses; contact lenses; eye examinations for the correction of vision or fitting of eyeglasses or contact lenses; vision therapy; or surgical correction of refractive errors;
    13) Accident sustained while: (a) participating in any interscholastic, professional or semi-professional sport, or contest; (b) traveling to or from such sport or contest as a participant; or (c) while participating in any practice or conditioning program for such sport or contest;
    14) treatment of alcoholism, drug abuse or chemical dependency;
    15) Pre-Existing Conditions - Generally, pre-existing condition exclusions do apply, however see your individual state policy for specific state details. California residents - Pre-existing conditions during the first six months of coverage under the Policy, unless insured under a prior health plan that terminated within the 62 days before coverage under the Policy began, then credit will be given for the time an Insured was covered under that prior policy;
    16) Out-Patient Prescription Drugs;
    17) Experimental Treatment;
    18) treatment in your Home Country or country of regular domicile, if other than the United States;
    19) personal convenience items while Hospital Confined;
    20) elective abortions;
    21) durable medical equipment, except as may be specifically covered under certain provisions of the Policy.

 

OPTIONAL CATASTROPHIC COVERAGE PREMIUM RATES
(Available only if Plan II is purchased)

The policy maximum (Plan II) can be increased to $100,000 for an additional premium.

All Accident and Sickness insured family members must enroll.

     

    2005-2006
    MONTHLY PREMIUM
    PERSONS
    INSURED
    STUDENT'S
    AGE
     
    Student
    24 & Under$12
    25-34 13
    35-44 17
    45 & Over 25
    Student
    & Spouse
    24 & Under$23
    25-34 26
    35-4431
    45 & Over 44
    Student,
    Spouse &
    Children
    24 & Under$31
    25-34 33
    35-44 38
    45 & Over 51
    Student
    & Children
    24 & Under$19
    25-34 20
    35-44 25
    45 & Over 32

                             

    Multiply the rates shown above by 4 to determine the tri-annual premium.

    Catastrophic Coverage is optional and available to Plan II Accident and Sickness Insureds.  All Accident and Sickness insured family members must enroll. The Optional Catastrophic Coverage is presently not available to Students attending schools in Pennsylvania. 

     

    OPTIONAL DENTAL COVERAGE
    Only available with selection of
    Sentry Student Security Plan II
    (Additional Premium Required- See Rate Chart)

    DENTAL BENEFITS

    BENEFITS

    If an Insured incurs charges for Dental Services while the Policy is in effect and the Insured is covered under the Dental Benefit, Sentry will pay the percentage shown in the Dental Services section and which:

    a. Do not exceed the Reasonable and Customary charges for the Dental Services; and

    b. Do not exceed the policy year maximum per Insured of  $1,000; and

    c. Are in excess of the policy year deductible per Insured of $50.

    DENTAL SERVICES

    Class I Services (80% of Covered Charges)

     

      a. Initial and Periodic Oral examinations, required x-rays and prophylaxis;

      b. Topical application of fluoride for Insureds under age 14;

      c. Sealants for Insureds under age 14;

      d. Emergency oral examination for pain relief.

       

    Class II Services (50% of Covered Charges) - See Dental Limitations for coverage effective date.
       

      a. Acrylic, amalgam, plastic, porcelain, silicate or stainless steel restorations;

      b. Oral surgery including extractions;

      c. Endodontics;

      d. Periodontics;

      e. Individual crowns;

      f. Bridges;

      g. Initial dentures;

      h. Space maintainers.

       

    DENTAL - MONTHLY PREMIUM RATE
    Only Available with Purchase of Plan II
    Sentry Student Security Plan
    Persons Insured Health Plan I Health Plan II
    Student Only Not Available $23
    Student & Spouse Not Available $47
    Student, Spouse & Children Not Available $75
    Student & Children Only Not Available $51

     

    DENTAL LIMITATIONS

    Benefits for Dental Services are limited as follows:

    1. There must be at least six months between each oral examination, bitewing x-ray and prophylaxis treatment or service.
    2. There must be at least three years between each complete mouth x-ray.
    3. Coverage for Class II Dental Services begins six months after the effective date of continuous coverage for Class I Dental Services.
     

    ELECTIVE LIMITATION

    If an Insured elects a more expensive procedure than is usually given, benefits will be limited to the cost based on a standard procedure.

    DENTAL EXCLUSIONS

    No benefit will be paid for charges incurred:

      1) for any service not listed in the Dental Services;
      2) for any service performed for cosmetic reasons. This exclusion will not apply to procedures performed as a result of congenital defects of a newborn Child;
      3) charges for which an Insured has benefits provided under any Workers’ Compensation or Occupational Disease Law;
      4) for general anesthesia except when administered for a covered Oral Surgery procedure performed by a dentist;
      5) for oral hygiene instructions and dietary instructions;
      6) for plaque control programs;
      7) for charges for hospital services;
      8) for Myofunctional Therapy;
      9) for treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ);
      10) for hypnosis;
      11) for any operation or service not performed by a Doctor or dentist;
      12) for surgery required to restore occlusion;
      13) for dentures which have been lost, mislaid, or stolen;
      14) for orthodontics or interceptive orthodontia;
      15) for dental implants;
      16) for inlays, onlays or gold fillings;
      17) for replacement prosthodontic appliances, cast restorations, individual crowns and jackets;
      18) for prescription drugs.

       

       

      OPTIONAL INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS COVERAGE

      Student Premium for All ages - $45

      (Available With Purchase of Plan II)

      Interscholastic Sports Coverage is optional and available to Plan II Accident and Sickness Insureds. Benefits will be paid at 100%, up to a maximum of $2,000, not to exceed the Reasonable and Customary charges, for loss resulting from bodily injuries caused directly by an accident, independent of all other causes, sustained while the Student is: 1) Practicing for or competing in Interscholastic Sports; 2) Traveling directly to or from such practice or competition in a vehicle designated by the school for which the sport is being played. 

       

       

       

      OPTIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT CARD

      A MemberHealth Prescription Drug Discount Card may be purchased for the discounted price of $8.00 per family. This card offers discounts up to 40% on name brand and generic prescription drugs at over 45,000 nationwide participating pharmacies and participating mail order pharmacies. After enrolling, your MemberHealth ID card and brochures describing the plan and participating pharmacies will be sent to you directly from MemberHealth. The MemberHealth Customer Service number is:

      1-888-868-5854

      www.mhrx.com

      After you receive your ID card, no claim forms for prescription drugs need to be completed for Out-Patient Prescription Drugs.  If you need a prescription after you have enrolled and before receiving your ID card, please call the MemberHealth Customer Service number listed above.                        

       

    ENROLLMENT INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Read the brochure carefully.
    2. Type responses into, print, then sign the Enrollment Form (click here). Complete application for only the initial period in which you enroll for the school year.  Students attending classes only On-Line must complete the application enrollment form applicable to their state of residence.  For On-Line Students, coverage will be issued based on your state of residence.
    3. The premiums for the Student Security Plan are based on the Student’s age. There are two categories of premium based on the Student’s age group. In applying for coverage, be sure to choose the premium for your correct age group. Students who also apply for spouse coverage will still pay rates based on the Student’s age and not the spouse’s age.
    4. Determine the amount of monthly premium due from the chart above and multiply by the number of months requested (four month minimum). For coverage beginning after April 1, 2006, please call our office for the pro-rata amount of premium.  You will be billed for subsequent periods. However, you may pay for more than the four month minimum or up to the Master Policy termination date of 8-1-2006. 
    5. Make your check or money order payable to:
    6. SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE CO.
      (U.S. Funds Only)
    7. Mail the Enrollment Form and your check or money order to:
    8. E.J. Smith & Associates, Inc.
      899 Skokie Boulevard
      Northbrook, Illinois 60062-4029

      (847) 564-3660

    POLICIES AND IDENTIFICATION CARDS

    You will receive an evidence of insurance coverage which includes all policy provisions, an identification card and a claim form.

    VERIFICATION OF COVERAGE

    Coverage may be verified by either calling the Plan Administrator or the Insurance Company.

    CLAIMS

    In the event of a claim, use the claim form included with your evidence of insurance coverage, or you can obtain a claim form from your College or University Student Health Service, or by contacting:

    Sentry Life Insurance Company
    Policy Benefits, P.O. Box 8025
    Stevens Point, WI 54481
    1-800-426-7234

    THIS IS NOT A CONTINUATION OR RENEWAL OF ANY PRIOR POLICY ISSUED TO THE POLICYHOLDER.

    This brochure is intended as a brief description of coverage.  Please refer to Master Policy for details of benefits and provisions, or your evidence of insurance coverage.

    PLAN ADMINISTRATOR

     

    The Sentry Student Security Plan is administered nationally by:


    E.J. Smith & Associates, Inc./
    E.J. Smith Insurance Agency
    899 Skokie Boulevard

    Northbrook, Illinois 60062-4029
    (847) 564-3660
    (In CA:  License #OB69159)

     

    The master policy 180-824 is issued to:

    The Student Security Group Insurance Trust
    Situs, Washington, D.C.

    UNDERWRITTEN BY:

    SENTRY LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Stevens Point, WI

     

    This plan is available to students attending schools in and On-Line students residing in:
    CA, CO, OR, PA, and WA.