Common use of MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT Clause in Contracts

MEMBERSHIP CONTRACT. ‌ This Membership Contract (this Contract) is the enrollee’s evidence of coverage, issued by Group Health Plan, Inc. This Contract, the Benefits Chart, any amendments and the enrollment form are the whole agreement between Group Health Plan, Inc. and the enrollee. It covers the enrollee and the enrolled dependents (if any) as named on the enrollee’s enrollment form. This Contract replaces all contracts previously issued by us. By making enrollment payments, you accept the provisions of this Contract. This Contract replaces an enrollee’s prior Contract with Group Health Plan, Inc., if any. Coverage under this Contract begins on the effective date printed on or accompanying your initial identification card. This Contract is guaranteed to automatically renew annually thereafter if the required premium payment is made. You are required to pay all outstanding premium payments due for any prior HealthPartners Coverage you received for the 12-month period preceding the effective date of any new coverage. We do not have to renew your coverage under this Contract if you do pay this premium. It may only be terminated as described in the “Termination” section. Coverage continues until this Contract is replaced or terminated, as long as its conditions are met. By making premium payments or by having them made on your behalf, you accept the terms and provisions of this Contract. This Contract renews on the first day of each calendar year following your enrollment in the plan. Under this Contract, you have equal access to all health programs or activities without discrimination on the basis of sex or gender identity. We may not limit health services or impose additional cost sharing for services that are ordinarily or exclusively available to individuals or one sex, to a transgender individual based on the fact that the individual’s sex assigned at birth, gender identity, or gender otherwise recorded is different from the one to which such health services are ordinarily or exclusively available. IDENTIFICATION CARD‌ An identification card will be issued to you at the time of enrollment. You will be asked to present your identification card, or otherwise show that you are a member, whenever you receive services. You may not permit anyone else to use your card to obtain care.