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University of Mississippi

Cancer, Dreaded Disease and Intensive Care

The University offers cancer/dreaded disease and intensive care policies with two companies (American Heritage and Life of Alabama). These plans pay benefits directly to the participant or beneficiary regardless of whether other insurance plans pay on covered expenses.

Provider: American Heritage
Contact Information: William Morris Group
4400 Old Canton Road, Suite 240
Jackson, MS 39211(601) 948-0030
Eligibility: Benefit-eligible employees, their spouses and dependent children
Coverage: Cancer and Dreaded Disease plan that provides two options, High Option and Low Option, Intensive Care Benefits at $400 or $600 per day
Cost: Varies by election

 

Provider: Life of Alabama  (No longer accepting new enrollments effective 11/01/2021)
Contact Information: 320-B Edgewood Terrace Drive
Jackson, MS 39206
(800) 880-4233
Eligibility: Benefit-eligible employees, their spouses and dependent children
Coverage: Cancer and Dreaded Disease plan that provides two options, High Option and Low Option, Intensive Care Benefits at $300, $600 or $750 per day
Cost: Varies by election

Coverage is a supplement to other plan benefits and does not serve as a replacement for group health benefits.

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