2003-008-RES EXEMPTION FROM THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE HEALTH INSURANCE PORTABILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HIPPA)

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BASED ON A MEDICAL CONDITION. THE PLAN'S OUALIFYING EVENTS ARE MORE LIBERAL THAN THE FEDERAL LAW. THE ENTIRE PLAN IS SUBJECT TO THIS EXEMPTION. THE EXEMPTION FROM THESE FEDERAL REOUlREMENTS WILL BE IN EFFECT FOR THE 2003 PLAN YEAR BEGINNING MAY 1. 2003. AND ENDING APRIL 30.2004. THE ELECTION MAY BE RENEWED FOR SUBSEOUENT PLAN YEARS. HIPAA ALSO REOUlRES THE PLAN TO PROVIDE COVERED EMPLOYEES AND DEPENDENTS WITH A "CERTIFICATE OF CREDITABLE COVERAGE" WHEN THEY CEASE TO BE COVERED UNDER THE PLAN. THERE IS NO EXEMPTION FROM THIS REOUlREMENT. THE CERTIFICATE PROVIDES EVIDENCE THAT YOU WERE COVERED UNDER THIS PLAN. BECAUSE IF YOU CAN ESTABLISH YOUR PRIOR COVERAGE. YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO CERTAIN RIGHTS TO REDUCE OR ELIMINATE A PREEXISTING CONDITION EXCLUSION IF YOU JOIN ANOTHER EMPLOYER'S HEALTH PLAN. OR IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE AN INDNIDUAL HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY. IF YOU HAVE ANY OUESTIONS. CONTACT TERRI LEIGH MADDING AT 784-9288.