Guaranteed Renewable, Year-Round Health Policy Ideal for Full-Time College
Students
MILWAUKEE, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Students entering college in January
could be starting the new year on shaky ground without the benefit of their
parents' health insurance coverage -- and now is the perfect time for a health
insurance checkup. To meet the needs of college students, Fortis Health has
designed Student Select, a guaranteed renewable, year-round health policy for
full-time college students.
Often families don't give much thought to health insurance until the last
minute, when parents suddenly realize that their child will be living outside
their current provider's coverage area. Although group coverage through a
college or university is sometimes available, it's not necessarily
cost-effective or comprehensive due to low plan maximum payouts and coverage
that's limited to the school year.
"Generally students have few choices when it comes to health insurance,"
Kathy Clark, Market Development Director at Fortis Health notes. "Student
Select provides better coverage than most school-sponsored plans at a
comparable rate," Clark continues. "The plan provides a $1 million maximum,
and the ability to choose any doctor or hospital. And unlike the school
plans, Student Select is portable, so if the student transfers to another
school, our coverage goes right along."
Simple application, plus choice of providers
A simple application process and a choice of providers makes the Student
Select plan attractive. Any full-time undergraduate (nine or more credits) is
eligible while attending an accredited college.
Because the plan is not an HMO, students have the freedom to select any
doctor or hospital. Satisfaction is guaranteed, with a full refund if the
policy is returned within the first 10 days.
"The plan even covers a student traveling in the U.S. or Canada," Clark
says. "And it's designed to be affordable for parents and students.
Customers can select the payment mode that fits their needs and adjust the
cost of coverage by choosing a lower or higher deductible. Plus, if you
continue to pay the premium, you can renew the policy for as long as it's
needed."
Student Select is also ideal for graduates going on to law school, medical
school or a graduate program, as well as for continuing undergrads who find
that they are uninsured or dissatisfied with their current coverage -- as long
as they fit the full-time student requirement. The plan is designed
specifically for individual college students and does not offer dependent
coverage.
Students and parents can get an instant Student Select quote and apply
online at http://www.studentselect.us.fortis.com . Customers can also apply
by calling 1-800-989-2345 or by contacting an independent insurance agent.
About Fortis Health
Fortis Health is committed to helping Americans meet their health
insurance needs. In business since 1892, the company is a leader in the
Individual Medical, Small Group, Short-Term and Student Health insurance
markets. Fortis Health provides coverage for more than one million people
nationwide. Its products are underwritten and issued by Fortis Insurance
Company, John Alden Life Insurance Company and Fortis Benefits Insurance
Company. Fortis Health is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wis., and has
operations offices in Minnesota, Florida, Idaho and Ohio.
Fortis Health is part of Fortis, Inc., a financial services company that,
through its operating companies and affiliates, has built leadership positions
in a number of specialty insurance market segments. Fortis, Inc. is part of
Fortis, a financial services provider active in the fields of insurance,
banking and investment. As of second quarter, 2001, Fortis had total assets
in excess of $400 billion. Fortis ranks 31st based on assets and 73rd based
on revenues on the Fortune "Global 500" and 42nd based on revenues on the
Forbes "International 500" list (July 23, 2001).
Members of the media interested in more information or an interview may
contact Michelle Love-Johnson at 262-523-3740 or michelle@seroka.com . For
more information about other Fortis Health Insurance plans visit
http://www.fortishealth.com
SOURCE Fortis Health
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Related links:
http://www.fortishealth.com
CONTACT:
Michelle Love-Johnson for Fortis Health,
+1-262-523-3740, michelle@seroka.com
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