Insurance FAQs

Student travel accident insurance is purchased when the Class Trip Authorization Form is filed with the Office of Finance and Administration. A list of participating students along with their T#’s should be attached to the form. The per day per student cost of insurance is 60 cents for vehicle travel and 80 cents for travel by airplane. The department or student organization will be back charged for the insurance expense following the completion of the trip. Copies of the insurance accident claim form should be taken by the instructor or advisor on each trip.

Student travel accident insurance provides limited coverage for students for accidents or injuries incurred from the beginning to the end of the trip (not only while traveling in a vehicle).

The first priority is to seek medical attention for any injury as quickly as possible. A claim may be filed by completing an insurance accident claim form and instructors or advisors should bring copies of the insurance accident claim form with them on all trips. If the medical facility needs the UA policy information, it is found at the top right of each form.

Yes, it is available for $1.65 per insured person, per week. This insurance can be used to insure students of all ages when they are participating in UA Little Rock sponsored camps or activities. Contact the Office of Finance and Administration at 501-916-3202 or [email protected] to purchase this insurance.

The first priority is to seek medical attention for any injury as quickly as possible. A claim is filed by completing an insurance claim form and camp directors should have copies of the insurance accident claim form accessible during the duration of the event. If the medical facility needs the UA policy information, it is found at the top right of each form.

When traveling on official UA Little Rock business, employees are provided limited coverage under the university’s travel AD&D insurance as long as an approved TA form is on file. Even if the employee will not claim expenses for reimbursement, the TA form must be completed and the “No Cost – Insurance Only” box checked.

Injuries incurred while on official university travel may be covered under Workers’ Compensation, which is managed by the Department of Human Resources. Coverage may also be allowed under the university’s auto policy if traveling in a university owned or rented vehicle.

Request event insurance by contacting the Office of Finance and Administration by email ([email protected]), and supplying the following information: date of event, name of insured, expected attendance, name and address of the person to send the certificate to, and the FOAPAL you wish to charge the insurance expense.

The departments authorizing use of such vehicles are responsible for paying the deductible.

Yes. Requests should be made to Risk Management, 501-686-2940.

The policy provides Bodily Injury & Property Damage liability coverage, but only as excess coverage to any insurance collected from other collectible insurance. The owner’s personal insurance on the autos driven by employees/students provides primary coverage. Employees/students are required by Arkansas law and university policy to have auto liability coverage on any personal auto being used for university business purposes. The policy does not provide any Comprehensive or Collision coverage for employees/students using personal vehicles for university business. Part of the mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicles for university business is to cover insurance premiums and repair costs.

Please contact the Office of Finance and Administration at 501-916-3202 or [email protected] or Risk Management at 501-686-2940, for answers to your questions. Additional information is also located on the Travel website.