American Trade Association

Accident Medical Plan

ACCIDENT MEDICAL

IN-HOSPITAL ACCIDENT ONLY

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT

 

 ***THIS COVERAGE IS INCLUDED IN ALL ATA MEDICAL BENEFIT PLANS***

 

SCOPE OF COVERAGE

We will provide the benefits described in this policy to all covered persons who suffer a covered loss, which is within the scope of the Description of Benefits Provisions and results, directly and independently of all other causes, from bodily injury, which is suffered in an accident, and occurs while the person is a covered person under this policy and is within the scope of the risks set forth in the Description of Hazards provisions.

 

INSURED PERSONS  include all members and their lawful spouses under age 70.

ACCIDENT means a sudden, unforeseeable external event which causes injury to one or more covered persons and occurs while coverage is in force and such injury directly and independently causes a loss covered by the policy.

THIS IS A LIMITED, ACCIDENT ONLY INSURANCE.  IT IS AN ACCIDENT ONLY POLICY AND DOES NOT COVER LOSS OR EXPENSE RESULTING FROM SICKNESS, DISEASE, OR BODILY INFIRMITY.  In order to receive benefits, an insured person must sustain an injury while the policy is in force and such injury directly and independently causes a loss covered by the policy. 

 

Benefits are payable for eligible expenses for non-work related injuries on the following basis:

 

 DESCRIPTION OF BENEFITS

     BENEFIT AMOUNT:  $25,000                    DEDUCTIBLE:     $1,000  Per injury

 

If, as a result of injury, an insured incurs covered expenses starting within 90 days from the date of the Accident causing the injury, we will pay, less the deductible as shown above, and not to exceed the maximum benefit amount shown therein, all covered expenses incurred within one year from such date.

 

Covered expenses mean the usual, reasonable and customary charges for local professional ambulance service to or from a hospital and/or surgical center as well as the following usual, reasonable and customary charges for treatment, services and supplies provided or prescribed by a doctor:

(1)  Hospital room & board, or Surgical Center care and treatment; (2)  Outpatient hospital emergency room; (3)  Surgical Benefits;

(4)  Doctor’s visits in-hospital; (5)  Doctor’s visits out-patient; (6)  X-ray and laboratory; (7)  Nursing care; (8)  Physiotherapy;

(9)  Ambulance;  (10)  Medical equipment rental charges;  (11)  Medical services and supplies (blood, blood transfusions, oxygen); 

(12)  Prescription drugs;  (13)  Dental treatment as a result of injury to natural teeth

 

 

ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT

 Principal Sum:     $50,000

 

If within one year from the date of an Accident covered under this policy, injury from such Accident results in Loss listed below, we will pay the percentage of the Principal Sum set opposite the loss in the table.  The amount will not exceed the Principal Sum which applies to the Covered Person.

 

ACCIDENTAL DEATH, DISMEMBERMENT, OR LOSS OF SIGHT

                  LOSS                                                                     PERCENTAGE OF PRINCIPLE SUM

 

Loss of life 100%
Loss of both hands 100%
Loss of both feet 100%
Loss of entire sight of both eyes 100%
Loss of one hand and one foot 100%
Loss of one hand and entire sight of eye 100%
Loss of one foot and entire sight of eye 100%
Loss of one hand 50%
Loss of one foot 50%
Loss of entire sight of one eye 50%
Loss of thumb and index finger of the same hand 25%

 

 DESCRIPTION OF HAZARDS

 24 Hour Coverage.  We will pay the benefits describe in this policy for any Accident which happens to a covered person while he is covered by this policy.  This includes travel or flight in an aircraft with some restrictions.  SEE EXCLUSIONS.

 

GENERAL POLICY PROVISIONS

 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE:  This policy is not in lieu of, and does not affect, any requirement for coverage under any Worker’s Compensation Insurance.

 

EXCLUSIONS

Benefits will not be paid for a Covered Person’s loss which:

 

1)  Is caused by or results from the Covered Person’s own:

     (a)  Intentionally self-inflicted injury, suicide or any attempt thereat.  (In Missouri this applies only while sane);

     (b)  Voluntary self administration of any drugs or chemical substance not prescribed by, and taken according to the directions of 

              a doctor (Accidental ingestion of a poisonous substance is not excluded);

     (c)  Commission or attempt to commit a felony;

     (d)  Participation in a riot or insurrection;

     (e)  Driving under the influence of a controlled substance unless administered on the advice of a doctor;

     (f)  Driving while intoxicated.  “Intoxicated” will have the meaning determined by the laws in the jurisdiction of the geographical

            area where the loss occurs;

 

(2)  is caused by or results from:

     (a)  Declared or undeclared war or act of war

     (b)  An Accident which occurs while the Covered Person is on active duty service in any armed forces.  (Reserve or National

             Guard active duty for training is not excluded unless it extends beyond 31 days);

     (c)  Aviation, except as specifically provided in this policy;

     (d)  Sickness, disease, bodily or mental infirmity or medical or surgical treatment, bacterial or viral infection, regardless of how

             contracted.  This does not include bacterial infection that is the natural and foreseeable result of an accidental external bodily

             injury or accidental food poisoning.

     (e)  Nuclear reaction or the release of nuclear energy.  However, this exclusion will not apply if the loss is sustained within 180

             of the initial incident and:

                         i)  The loss was caused by fire, heat, explosion or other physical trauma which was the result of the release of nuclear

                              energy, and

                        ii)  The Covered Person was within a 25 mile radius of the site of the release either:

                                       1)  At the time of the release; or

                                       2)  Within 24 hours of the start of the release

 

CLAIMS PROVISIONS

Written notice of claim must be given within 30 days after a covered loss occurs or as soon as reasonably possible.  We will send

forms to authorized members who ask for them.

 

Notice must be sent to the address below or call 1-800-591-6764

 

ATA Administrator

4676 Highway41 North

Springfield, TN.  37172