Veterinary school is a big investment—of time, energy, and money. It's important to do all you can to protect it. Eligible SAVMA members1 now have access to AVMA VetSTEPPTM, the new Veterinary Student Essential Protection Package, to help support you and your family as you focus on your education.
This package includes essential coverage for veterinary students starting at $25 per month and is available in three tiers—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—to fit your individual needs and budget:
AVMA VetSTEPPTM is Guaranteed Acceptance—no medical questions or doctor visits needed—during Open Enrollment. For incoming, first-year students2, Open Enrollment begins 60 days before the first day of class and ends 45 days after the first day. For returning students, Open Enrollment runs from the first day of class through day 45.
Missed Open Enrollment? No problem! You can apply for AVMA VetSTEPPTM outside the Open Enrollment period with Simplified Underwriting. All you need to do is answer a few health questions.
Gold | Silver | Bronze | |
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Rabies Prophylaxis Benefit | |||
Maximum benefit while insured: | $800 | $700 | $600 |
Per vaccine maximum: | $300 | $250 | $200 |
Per titer maximum: | $150 | $150 | $100 |
Disability Income Insurance3, 4 | |||
Monthly benefit: | $1,750 | $1,500 | $1,000 |
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance | $25,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 |
Total Monthly Premium | $38.95 | $33.20 | $25.00 |
Add any option to any base tier package for customized protection.
Student Loan Disability Lump-Sum Benefit5 | Option 1 | Option 2 | Option 3 |
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Maximum benefit6: | |||
Year 1: | $75,000 | $50,000 | $30,000 |
Year 2: | $100,000 | $75,000 | $50,000 |
Year 3: | $125,000 | $100,000 | $75,000 |
Year 4+: | $150,000 | $125,000 | $100,000 |
Total Additional Monthly Cost | $16.25 | $13.75 | $9.50 |
For additional details on each component of AVMA VetSTEPPTM, including coverage options, eligibility, renewability, features, costs, exclusions, and limitations, refer to the brochure.
There are two laboratories in the U.S. that perform the RFFIT for human rabies serology testing. Click on the links below for more information, including how to order a rabies titer.
Rabies Serology Information – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Read on to see if this coverage is right for you.
Underwritten by New York Life Insurance Company (NY, NY 10010) on Group Policy Form GMR.
1Must be a SAVMA member in good standing to be eligible for benefits under VetSTEPPTM. Must also be a resident of the 50 United States, District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico and be: (1) at least age 18 but less than age 65, and (2) a full-time veterinary student at an AVMA accredited school. "Good standing" means that your SAVMA membership dues have been paid and are up do date by November 1 of the academic year (or April 1 if the student is beginning in a Winter term). If membership dues are not up to date no benefits would be payable.
2As an exception, first-year veterinary students may enroll in AVMA VetSTEPPTM prior to joining SAVMA to take advantage of the rabies shots and/or titers, which may be required by your veterinary school in advance of arriving. Once you arrive on campus, you must join SAVMA for benefits to be paid. Proof of acceptance to attend veterinary school will be required with your VetSTEPPTM enrollment form.
3Subject to 30-day waiting period. However, if you suffer a Covered Disability (later defined) as a result of organ donation, the waiting period will be 0 days for that Covered Disability.
4The Maximum Benefit Period is five years. The Maximum Benefit Period for all Covered Disabilities of an insured student member which are due to or related to a mental disorder and/or chemical dependency while such person is insured under the policy, which insurance has been continuous or interrupted, cannot exceed the lesser of: (a) 24 months or (b) the Maximum Benefit Period for a Covered Total Disability. This limitation does not apply to any period during which such person is institutionalized.
5Subject to a six-month waiting period.
6The Lump-Sum Benefit is the lesser of the outstanding student loan or the amount indicated per option and year(s) insured.
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