I certify that I am legally authorized to apply for coverage
for myself and all other persons named in this application.
I understand that I am making application for the coverage
sponsored by my employer or group sponsor offered by
Wellmark, Inc., doing business as Wellmark Blue Cross and
Blue Shield of Iowa, or Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc.
(each referenced herein as “Wellmark”). I authorize my
employer, as my agent, to deduct from my pay or collect
from me in advance the monthly rates therefore and remit
such sums to Wellmark on my behalf. This authorization is
to remain in effect until Wellmark is notified by me or my
employer to the contrary. I understand that written notice of
rate changes will be furnished to my employer as my agent.
I further understand that the coverages applied for will not
start until after this application and the appropriate coverage
rates are received and accepted by Wellmark and an effective
date of coverage is established by Wellmark.
I certify that, after this application was completed, I
carefully and fully read it, that the statements and answers set
forth are full, true, and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief, and that no information required to be given, either
expressly or by implication, has been knowingly withheld. I
understand that Wellmark will rely on the completeness and
truthfulness of the information given and the statements
made, and that if I have made any false statements or
misrepresentations, or have failed to disclose or concealed
any material fact, Wellmark will be entitled to declare the
contracts applied for void and to refuse allowance on benefits
to any person thereunder.
I acknowledge I have received or have been advised and
understand I will receive from my employer the Summary of
Benefits and Coverage (SBC).
Providing Social Security Numbers or Tax Identification
Numbers
In order for Wellmark to report your coverage status
to the federal government, you must provide to us your
Social Security number or tax identification number and the
Social Security numbers or tax identification numbers of all
members covered under your coverage. The IRS requires that
Wellmark report this information using the Social Security
number or tax identification number of the plan member and
each dependent. If Wellmark does not have Social Security
or tax identification numbers, we will be unable to report and
send the information needed to complete federal tax returns.
If you have not previously provided your Social Security
number or tax identification number to Wellmark for all
members covered under your coverage, you should contact
us by calling the Customer Service number on your ID card.
If you do not provide the Social Security number or taxpayer
identification numbers to Wellmark for this purpose, you will
be subject to a $50 penalty per violation imposed by the
Internal Revenue Service.
HSA Coverage
If the Health Plan Deductible that I have selected is
combined with a Health Savings Account (HSA), I understand
that enrolling in HSA coverage does not guarantee that I am
or will be eligible to make contributions to an HSA or that
contributions can be made to an HSA on my behalf.
Release of Medical Information
I authorize any health care provider, including but not
limited to; surgeon, physician, psychologist, nurse, social
worker, or health care facility to release to Wellmark all
health and mental health records, including those records
protected by Federal or State law relating to AIDS or AIDS
related complex, mental health and substance abuse, the
past, present, or future treatments or conditions for myself
or for my dependents eligible for health care coverage. I
understand that I have the right to revoke this authorization
in writing at any time by delivering such written notification to
the requestor. I understand that a revocation is not effective
If you are declining enrollment for yourself or your
dependents (including your spouse or domestic partner)
because of other health insurance or group health plan
coverage, you may be able to enroll yourself or your dependents
in this plan if you or your dependents lose eligibility for that
other coverage (or if the employer stops contributing toward
your or your dependents’ other coverage). However, you
must request enrollment within 31 days after your or your
dependents’ other coverage ends (or after the employer
stops contributing toward the other coverage). In addition,
if you have a new dependent as a result of marriage, birth,
adoption or placement for adoption, you may be able to enroll
yourself and your dependents. However, you must request
enrollment within 31 days (or within 60 days of birth, adoption
or placement for adoption for fully insured and self-funded
non-ERISA groups) after the marriage, birth, adoption or
placement for adoption. Additionally, you must enroll within
60 days after you lose eligibility for coverage under Medicaid
or CHIP or become eligible for Medicaid or CHIP premium
assistance. To request special enrollment or obtain more
information, contact Customer Service, Wellmark, Inc., P.O.
Box 9232, Station 3E499, Des Moines, IA 50306-9232, or call
800-524-9242.
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G. Important Information Regarding Waiver of Enrollment
H. Authorization and Certification
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