NEEDLE STICK BENEFIT. The following Benefit is the sole Benefit available on this limited benefit policy. Coverage is provided for Eligible Students for testing and prophylactic treatment of blood borne diseases following at risk contact with blood or other bodily fluids from human or animal sources. The contact may include, but is not limited to, needle sticks. This Benefit will cover 100% of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Allowable Charge for the physical evaluation, physician office visit, student health clinic, outpatient facility, Hepatitis and HIV Antibody and Antigen tests, and an initial round of Hepatitis B vaccine. This Benefit Plan does not cover any Inpatient Admission, additional or follow-up testing or treatment not specific to needle sticks, antiviral or antibiotic treatments or pharmacy benefits outside of those specifically listed under the Prescription Drug Benefit section of the Schedule of Benefits.
