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SIU School of Medicine is a state university and, therefore, offers several insurance options through the State of Illinois. ► Health insurance SIU Medicine offers health insurance coverage to all eligible employees upon the date of hire. Choose from eight State of Illinois insurance plans with pre-tax premiums and pay a monthly premium based on your annual salary and full-time equivalent. Coverage for depen­dents is also available. Part-time members must be at a full-time equivalent of .50 or greater in order to be eligible for the insurance benefits. Note that part-time members are required

MEDPREP is a two-year, non-degree course of study designed to provide maximum focus on academic skill development and foundational knowledge in the sciences. This is our most popular program of study, for students preparing for medical or dental school (Students interested in dentistry: please also visit our pre-dental page). Typically, about two-thirds of MEDPREP students in each class are in the traditional program. Advantages include: The most focused curriculum for sharpening foundational knowledge and improving academic skills. More time available to prepare for the MCAT/DAT/GRE exams

Who is eligible for insurance coverage? In order to be eligible for insurance coverage the following criteria must be met: eligible to participate in the university retirement system, paid salary through local university payroll or the state comptroller, hired to work at least half-time or 50% (18.75 hours per week). Can an employee waive insurance coverage? Any full-time employee eligible for insurance coverage may, with proof of other comprehensive health coverage, elect to OPT OUT of the Program. Members who opt out will not be enrolled in health, dental or vision coverage through the