You must enroll within 31 days from the initial eligibility date. After the 31 day deadline, you may only enroll in the Uniform Medical plan for the remainder of the year. Future changes may be made at the annual fall open enrollment. These coverages for new employees will begin the first day of the month following the date of hire. If employment begins on the first working day of the month, coverage begins on the date of employment.
Coverage extends through the last day of the month in which employment ends.
The Uniform Medical Plan has established a Preferred Provider network with many doctors and hospitals within Washington. A Preferred Providers Directory for your area is included in the Benefits packet. Other lists are available at the Department of Human Resources Office. There is a limit of coinsurances and copayments for which the enrollee is held responsible. Certain maintenance drugs may be ordered through mail-order service.