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The Supplemental Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)


VAEA has reviewed the New Supplemental Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), and recommends that you enroll for its protection. We think this coverage is the best of its kind, offering you cash benefits. 

SHIP pays benefits...directly to you...before you go into the hospital for pre-admission testing...for each day that you are hospitalized (beginning with day one)...pays an additional daily benefit should you require expensive intensive care...and pays while you are recuperating at home after you leave the hospital...and pays toward your out-patient surgery too. No Deductible - benefits are paid to you whether or not you have satisfied your FEHB deductible! Remember, SHIP also includes Accident Treatment Benefits for out of hospital care. Questions? Call 800-221-3083.


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SHIP Pays these In & Out of the Hospital Benefits:

Hospital Confinement:

Up to 365 days. Pays you as much as $190.00 per day for each and every day that you are hospitalized starting with the very first day. There are no deductibles.  SHIP pays from the very start and keeps on paying even if you are hospitalized for a year!

Intensive Care:
Pays you up to an additional $190.00 per day for each and every day that you need the expensive, highly specialized services of the Intensive Care Unit. If you should need these services, you will be glad you have this benefit so you can concentrate on getting well instead of the high cost of your treatment. 

Pre-Admission Testing:
Pays you up to $190.00 per related surgery to help with the expenses that start even before you go into the hospital. SHIP is there to help with the expenses from the very beginning.

Recuperation After You Leave the Hospital:
Pays you up to an additional $115.00 for each day that you spent in the hospital to help you recuperate when you get home. With hospitals releasing patients earlier and earlier, you may need extra assistance with you get home to fully recuperate. You may need special services like a private nurse, or a babysitter, or cleaning. You may need a hospital bed or other medical equipment to make it easier on you and your family. SHIP helps with the expenses even after you leave the hospital. 

Out-Patient Surgery:
Pays you up to $375.00 per session. Even if your government plan covers out-patient surgery, you may need transportation back and forth, or someone competent to take care of the children.  SHIP enables you to get the help you need to undergo out-patient surgery without worry or hassle.

 
Accident Benefit:
The plan was further improved to keep up with employees expanding needs and includes a special Accident Benefit which pays you the amount of your one-day Hospital Confinement Benefit...up to $190.00...if you are accidentally injured and receive medical treatment but there is no need for hospital confinement. For instance, this benefit enables you to receive compensation for treatment at a doctor's office, emergency room or acute care facility.

Ship Features Make It Easy, Economical, & Convenient For You:

Benefits Paid Directly to You - Not the Hospital or Doctors:

This way, you decide how the money will be used. It can help pay the expenses not covered by your federal health insurance...or go toward deductibles or co-payments. It can pay for items like a telephone and television in your hospital room to help you pass the time, or help you with household expenses or childcare which you may need assistance with while you are ill or recuperating. 

Benefits Paid Directly to You in Addition to Any Other Insurance You Have:
Regardless of what you receive from your federal health plan or any other insurance policies you may have, SHIP benefits are paid directly to you to use as you see fit.

No Medical Exam...No Health Questions:
You are guaranteed to be accepted when you enroll in SHIP no matter what the condition of your health is. You will NOT be required to take a physical exam or answer a health questionnaire. As a government employee, you are eligible and qualify for SHIP benefits.

Family Protection Too:
You can cover your spouse and all of your dependent, unmarried children (under the age of 22). It's an outstanding opportunity to protect the whole family at lower group rates than would normally be available to them, and we guarantee their acceptance as well without a medical examination or any health questions asked. 

Choice of 3 Benefit Levels:
There's one that fits your needs and your budget. We call them the Red, White, and Blue. Each Plan pays a different amount for each of the in-and-out-of-the-hospital benefits. You can choose the level of benefits that suits your needs and your budget.

Economical Group Premiums for FEHB Participants:
Special group rates make this plan ideal for protecting your financial security with supplemental hospital coverage. Don't pass up this opportunity to get high-level coverage, designed to meet the changing health insurance needs of federal employees, at a lower cost than is available to the general public.

Payroll Deduction Convenience:
You can have the convenience of automatic payment of your SHIP premiums through Payroll Deduction.  Imagine, no bills to keep track of, no checks to write, and no stamps to buy.  You know that once you cash your paycheck the demands on your money never stop.  With Payroll Deduction, you'll have the peace of mind of knowing that you've taken care of an important priority, and you'll probably never miss the difference. 

Your Satisfaction is Guaranteed...Or Your Money Back:
After your Enrollment Form has been processed, you will receive a Certificate of Insurance. If you are not completely satisfied with its coverage, return the Certificate within 30 days for a full refund of any premiums paid.

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