Join us for our 8th annual

Harrison Hot Springs Dance & Spa Retreat

May 31-June 2, 2024 (Fri-Sun)

Three fun-filled days of workshops, live music, dancing, dining, hot springs, and R&R 

...with Ari Levitt, Sharon Sebo, and a fabulous group of dancers!

COME, RELAX, AND ENJOY... 

• Three wonderful days of interactive dance workshops, wellness, and R&R with Ari Levitt, Sharon Sebo, and company, including several very unique sessions on partnering & connection, plus fun & informative fireside & hot tub discussion panels
• Two night's of LIVE MUSIC & DANCING in the resort's world-famous and historic "Copper Room", including a:
  • Friday night after-dinner dance party from 8:30-11:00pm (with complimentary drinks and snacks), followed by late night hot springs & mineral bath soaking.
  • Saturday night semi-formal group dinner & dance to live music from 6-11pm and outdoor hot springs & mineral baths till 1:00am
• Eight hours of world-class dance instruction in four separate workshops - the perfect opportunity to fine tune your dance skills and learn some wonderful new moves from our two Canadian & USA dance instructor teams.  
• Five indoor & outdoor natural hot spring pools for early morning to late night soaking (open until 1:00am!) for guests staying at the resort
• Numerous rest, relaxation, and fitness opportunities, including morning walks, yoga, stretching, hot springs soaks, guided meditations, workout/fitness room, fireside chats, lakeside activities, hikes, and more!

NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE ARE:

• Your transportation to & from Harrison Hot Springs
• Your Room. You must reserve your room separately through the hotel.  Group discount rates are available for all "Roll Up The Rug" participants, with prices starting at $57.00pp/night for a quad.  The group rates will also be honored if you wish to stay any additional nights before or after the event. See the "Hotel Reservation" section below for details.
• Your Fri dinner, Sat & Sun breakfast & lunch.  The resort has several restaurant options for casual to fine dining.  The town of Harrison Hot Springs also has numerous food options for those wanting to explore a little further.
• Spa treatments.  Harrison Hot Springs is a world-class spa facility. All spa amenities and treatments are available for an additional cost.  Please check the Harrison Hot Springs website for more details

RAISE THE LEVEL OF YOUR DANCING ACROSS THE BOARD!

• The theme for the weekend will be "Innovation & Blending", which means that the classes we do at Harrison will not be focused on one particular dance style, per se, but will use a variety of different styles to emphasize lead and follow techniques that you can do in all dances. Classes will include concepts and step patterns drawn from East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Blues, and Tango to name a few (you don't have to know those dance to participate). It’s a great opportunity to learn how to blend elements of one dance into another and realize that it’s all the same language of body movement and communication.

SHARED HOUSING & CARPOOLS:

If you are looking for a roommate, or if you are offering or needing a carpool, please use the this GOOGLE SPREADSHEET to communicate with other folks from the retreat .

The theme for the weekend is "Innovation & Blending", which means that lasses will draw on concepts and material from a variety of dance styles (ie, blues, swing, ballroom, latin, tango, fusion, etc).  The instructors will blend fun new steps & combinations with valuable techniques that can make your dance connection and partnership that much more enjoyable in any dance you do.  This is the vital, rich stuff that both new and experienced dancers love to learn and can greatly benefit from.  Classes will include concepts and step patterns in East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Blues, and Tango to name a few (you don't have to know those dance to participate). 

All classes will start with a quick review of the basic concepts and steps before diving in more deeply into the material.  The expectation is that participants have some experience with social  partnering dancing or have completed a beginning level class in some form of social partner dance (ie, swing, ballroom, Latin, waltz, etc)

 FRIDAY, May 31st (morning to late night)

• [OPTIONAL] CARPOOL - Seattle to HHS:  Meet for coffee and snacks in Seattle, drive or carpool to Harrison Hot Springs, B.C.  (carpooling details to be arranged individually.  Contact Ari if you need a ride)
• 11:00am-6:00pm:  Arrive at Harrison Hot Springs and enjoy the amenities! (you can store your luggage with the hotel concierge until your room is available)  Hike, bike, golf, mineral bath soaks, R&R, dinner on your own....
• 4:00pm:  Hotel check-in officially starts at 4pm, though you can check into your room earlier if it is available.  If it's not available, you can still leave your luggage with the concierge and go enjoy the resort amenities!   (Changing rooms are available at poolside)
• 6:00-7:00pm:  Dance Retreat check-in (table located in the main lobby)
• 6:00-8:00pm:  Informal meet & greet; introductions in the lobby and at fireside.  A good time to go grab dinner if you haven't eaten
• 8:00-11:00pm:  "Copper Room" dance to live music (bar drink & snacks included)
• 11:00pm-late:  Hotel after hours activities -- hot tubbing, spa activities, fireside R&R, free-time (on your own).  
• 11:30pm:  Midnight Hot-Tub Chat & Story Swap (a great way to cool down and relax after the dance!)

SATURDAY, June 1st (full day)

• Early morning walks, watsu, yoga, stretching, spa, hot springs soak (Schedule TBA on Fri)
• 7:00-9:30am:  BREAKFAST on your own in town or in the LAKESIDE CAFE
• 9:30-11:30am: Morning Dance Workshops 
• 11:30-1:30pm:  LUNCH on your own in town or in the LAKESIDE CAFE
• 1:30-3:30pm:  Afternoon Dance Workshops 
• 3:30-4:00pm:  Guided Practice - a great time to ask any questions of the instructors
• 4:00-6:00pm: Free time (spa, walks, talks, practices, hot springs chats)
• 6:00-11:00pm:  Copper Room Group Dinner & Dance Party, Live Big Band (business casual attire)
• 11:00pm-1:00am:  After hours hot tubbing, spa activities, free-time (on your own). 

SUNDAY, June 2nd (morning and afternoon, ends at 4:00pm)

• Early morning walks, watsu, yoga, stretching, spa, hot springs soak (Schedule TBA on Sat)
• 7:00-9:30am:  BREAKFAST on your own in town or in the LAKESIDE CAFE
• 8:00-9:30am:  Room Checkout (luggage storage available)
• 9:30-11:30am: Morning Dance Workshops
• 11:30-1:30pm:  LUNCH on your own in town or in the LAKESIDE CAFE
• 1:30-3:30pm:  Afternoon Dance Workshops, Wrap Up.
• 3:30-4:00pm:  Guided Practice - a great time to ask any questions of the instructors
• 4:00-6:00pm:  Last chance to enjoy the resort before you leave! (hot springs, swimming, walks, etc).  Changing rooms available at poolside.
• 6:00pm + :  Optional group dinner and dancing for those staying an extra night (To be arranged on site by those who are staying -- not included in the weekend package)

                                                                          COST is listed in US dollar, per person:

                                Spaces are limited to 25 leads and 25 follows, so register early!  

=> FOR US CITIZENS:

• Very Early Bird (until March 31):       $250  [SAVE $45!] 
• Early Bird  (April 1-30):                       $275   [SAVE $20!] 
• Regular Bird (After May 1):               $295 

=> FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS:    

         Due to the disproportionate US-Canadian dollar exchange rate, Canadian citizens will receive the following additional discount on the Payment Page to help offset your cost of paying in US dollars.  To receive your discount, simply write "Canada" in the discount code field at checkout.                        

• Very Early Bird (until March 31):       $225   [SAVE $70!] 
• Early Bird  (April 1-30):                            $250   [SAVE $45!] 
• Regular Bird (After May 1):                   $270   [SAVE $25!] 

**PLEASE NOTE: In order to keep our lead-follow balance, all single follows will currently be placed on a wait list. Single leads and lead-follow pairs can still get in right away. Single follows, please DO register if you would like to attend and we will try to get you off the wait list as soon as possible.  If you are signing up with a partner, please purchase the tickets from the "lead" ticket column and register yourself and your partner there.  

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Pricing includes: 

• Friday night dance party in the Copper Room (with complimentary drink and snacks)
• 8 hours of dance instruction with Ari Levitt, Sharon Sebo, Phil Leger, and company.
• Sat & Sun morning wellness stretch and yoga sessions
• Saturday night semi-formal dinner & dance in the Copper Room

Not included: 

• Transportation to & from Harrison Hot Springs
• Hotel Room. You must reserve your room separately through the hotel.  Group discount rates are available for all "Roll Up The Rug" participants, with prices starting at $68.00pp/night.  The group rates will also be honored if you wish to stay any additional nights before or after the event. See the "Hotel Reservation" section below for details.
• Your Fri dinner, Sat & Sun breakfast & lunch.  The resort has several restaurant options for casual to fine dining.  The town of Harrison Hot Springs also has numerous food options for those wanting to explore a little further.
• Spa treatments.  Harrison Hot Springs is a world-class spa facility. All spa amenities and treatments are available for an additional cost.  Please check the Harrison Hot Springs website for more details

                                       Harrison Hot Springs Hotel Room Rates (in Canadian Dollars):

• To qualify for our specially discounted group rates at Harrison Hot Springs, you must call and book your room directly through the hotel "Group Reservations" desk and say you are with "Roll Up The Rug" (Group Reservation: "Roll Up The Rug & Dance, # 67370").  See phone number below
• Rates are the same for single or double occupancy.  
• Payment will be made directly to Harrison Hot Springs Resort in Canadian Currency.  
• Tax is approximately 16%.    
• Click Here to view the various room descriptions on the Harrison Hot Springs Webpage:
• Room Prices listed below are in Canadian Dollars  (Currently $1.00 US = $1.34 Canadian; $1 Canadian = $0.74 US).  In addition to the prices listed below, there is an additional 16% tax. HHS also now charges a $29.00 (Canadian) resort fee per room per night (= $22.00 US)
• PLEASE NOTE: Our group discount for the hotel rooms is only good through April 15th.  After then it's on a space available basis at the regular seasonal rates. So call the resort early and book your room under our Group Reservation: "Roll Up The Rug & Dance, # 67370"   Hotel rooms may sell out as the event date draws near so book your early.  There is no penalty to cancel your room reservation if done so greater than 72 before your arrival date.

SINGLE/DOUBLE ROOMS per night (1 or 2 beds)

• Main Hotel    C$224.00 (plus tax)   (about $168 US, or $84/pp, plus tax)
• West Tower   C$244.00 (plus tax)   (about $183 US, or $92/pp, plus tax)
• East Tower    C$254.00 (plus tax)    (about $190 US, or $95/pp, plus tax)
• Main Family Rm   C$254 (plus tax)  (about $190 US, or, $95/pp, plus tax)

TRIPLE ROOMS per night (3 beds)

• Main Hotel      C$244.00 (plus tax)   (about $183 US, or $61/pp, plus tax)
• West Tower    C$264.00 (plus tax)   (about $198 US, or $66/pp plus tax)
• East Tower     C$274.00 (plus tax)   (about $205 US, or, $69/pp, plus tax)
• Main Family Rm   C$274.00 (plus tax)   (about $205 US, or, $69/pp, plus tax)

QUAD ROOMS per night (4 beds)

• Main Hotel                      N/A
• West Tower    C$284.00 (plus tax)   (about $213 US, or $53/pp, plus tax)
• East Tower     C$304.00 (plus tax)   (about $228 US, or $57/pp, plus tax)
• Main Family Rm   C$304.00 (plus tax)  (about $228 US, or, $57/pp, plus tax)

**Please feel free to arrive early and/or to stay an extra night as you wish.  To do so, you would simply need to make those arrangements with the hotel when you book your room.  The hotel will honor the same group rates for any additional nights you choose to stay

                                                                      TO RESERVE YOUR ROOM:

To reserve your room using our special group discounted rate, contact Harrison Hot Springs "Group Reservations" via any of the methods below:

• By Phone (Toll Free):  800-663-2266 (at prompt, press 1 for general reservations, then 2 for group reservations). Our group name is "Roll Up The Rug"
• By Reservations Email: res@harrisonresort.com 
  • Please use the group name "Roll Up The Rug" (Group Reservation:"Roll Up The Rug & Dance, # 67370") to identify yourself and access the discounted rates
• Online: at http://www.harrisonresort.com (You can always book directly online, but you will not get the group discount rate.  For the group discount rate, you must call )

Whichever way you contact them, be sure to let them know the following:

1. Your name and contact information (email, phone, address)
2. That you are with "Roll Up The Rug" 
3. Your arrival and departure dates
4. Your preferred room location from the list above (Main Hotel, West Tower, West Wing, East Tower)
5. The number of persons sharing your room (if more than one, please indicate your preference for a single bed or for separate beds.  Please also let them know the name(s) of the person or persons you will be sharing your room with)
6. Your form of payment 
7. Any special needs you might have.  

                                                                                                  PLEASE NOTE: 

1.  Our group hotel rate will be guaranteed through April 15th. Reservations received after then will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates.

2.  As per hotel policy, hotel reservations must be guaranteed by a credit card or by an advanced deposit received 30 days prior to arrival. Individual Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to arrival or one night's charge will be forfeited.

3.  Cancellation refund policy for the "Roll Up The Rug" instruction, meal, and dance package is as follows:

1. Full refund minus $25 booking fee if cancelled up to 6 weeks prior to the retreat;
2. 50% refund if cancelled 3-6 weeks prior to the event;
3. 3 weeks prior to the event, all purchases will be final and non-refundable.
4. PLEASE NOTE:  If you find you are unable to attend the event, your ticket is fully transferable, i.e.: you may give or sell it to another person on your own with prior consent by Roll Up the Rug.  If you do give it to another person, please notify us of the switch by emailing arilevitt@hotmail.com, cc-ing all of the people involved, and giving consent for the switch to occur.  Please have the person you are transferring the ticket to register separately online and let us know in the comment field that this is a transferred ticket (not purchased).  

SHARED HOUSING & CARPOOLS:

If you are looking for a roommate, or if you are offering or needing a ride, please use the this GOOGLE SPREADSHEET to communicate with other folks from the retreat .

PLEASE NOTE:

The dinner menu you see below is not necessarily the menu that will be served at this year's event, but is rather from our 2019 retreat.  Since what they offer in the Copper Room is seasonal, we won't know the exact menu for dinner until thirty days prior the event.  At that time, I will email you the menu options and ask you to choose your main dish for the evening.

Copper Room Dress Code:  Smart/Casual (No Shorts, Sneakers, or T-Shirts). Clean, Well-Pressed Jeans are Acceptable.

            Saturday Night Dinner & Dance Schedule:

• Doors to the Copper Room open at 6:00pm 
• Dinner begins at 6:30pm 
• Music begins at 7:00pm - 10:00pm

                                                            DINNER MENU (from 2019 camp)                                                                     

Butter Lettuce & Radicchio Salad

              -OR- 
Asparagus, Radishes & Feta Cheese & Lemon Vinaigrette

            *********** 

 Beef Tenderloin  (with Red Wine Jus, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables)

              -OR- 

 Wild Salmon  (with Salsa Cru, Parsleyed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables)

              -OR- 

Pork Tenderloin  (with Apple Chutney, Mashed Potatoes & Seasonal Vegetables)

              -OR- 

 Pappardelle Pasta  (with Mixed Mushrooms, Goat Cheese, Smoked Tomato Arugula Sauce) 

            *********** 

New York Cheesecake

              -OR- 
Pear Compote, Toasted Walnuts

            ********** 

 Coffee or Tea 
 No host cash bar and beverage service available

ROLL UP THE RUG CANCELLATION POLICY: 

1)  You will receive a full refund minus a $25 cancellation fee if cancelled greater than 6 weeks prior to the event.  You will receive a 50% refund if cancelled 3-6 weeks prior to the event.  Within 3 weeks of the event, all purchases will be final.  If you have purchased travel insurance and you are cancelling due to your own health or to the health of a family member, your travel insurance should be able to reimburse you for the cost (check your insurance policy for details).

2)  PLEASE NOTE:  If you need to cancel for any reason, your ticket is fully transferable contingent upon confirmation and approval from Roll Up The Rug and the lead/follow balance of the event.  The other person will need to register separately online for the trip and let us know on that form that this is a transferred ticket (not purchased). 

3)  PLEASE NOTE:  If the event has to be cancelled by the organizers for any reason, Roll Up The Rug will first attempt to reschedule.  If you are unable to attend the new dates, a full refund will be given, minus any credit card or PayPal fees accrued. 

4)  PLEASE NOTE:  It is the responsibility of the trip attendee to reach out in the event of a cancellation and make their payments on time. We reserve the right to hold payments according to the cancellation policy above to pay our vendors to make this trip happen. By making a deposit you agree to the above terms of Service and Cancellation Policy.

HARRISON HOT SPRINGS HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY (For Rooms You Book There):  

You can cancel your room without penalty up to 72 hours of your booking.  After that you will be charged for one nights stay.  

Liability:

We exercise care in the selection of reputable travel service providers but we are not ourselves a provider of travel services and have no control over, or liability for, the services provided by third parties.  

In no event do we accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for any injury, damage, loss, delay, additional expense or inconvenience caused directly or indirectly by the acts, omissions or default, whether negligent or otherwise, of third party providers over whom we have no direct control, force majeure or any other event which is beyond our control or which is not preventable by reasonable diligence on our part. We also do not accept any liability in contract, tort or otherwise, for consequential loss (meaning indirect loss, loss of revenue, loss of reputation, loss of profits, loss of actual or anticipated savings, lost opportunities, including opportunities to enter into arrangements with third parties or loss or damage in connection with claims against you by third parties) howsoever caused in connection with your booking.

Risks of Travel and Release: 

We assume no responsibility for and shall not be liable for the acts or omissions on the part of any other party not under our control or any acts of God, unsafe conditions, terrorism, health hazards including pandemics, illness, weather hazards, or the suitability for a disabled person of any portion of any trip. We have no special knowledge of dangers during travel or at destinations. For information related to such dangers, we recommend going to the State Department travel website at travel.state.gov, click on "Find International travel Information" then click on "Country Information", and fill in the name of the destination country. For medical and health information, we recommend going to the Centers for Disease Control website at cdc.gov/travel, then click on "Destinations" and scroll to the name of the destination country. It is your personal decision to travel, and you are doing so with full knowledge of current travel recommendations and travel restrictions with regards to the risks of COVID-19. YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL OF THESE RISKS AND DANGERS, AND YOU HEREBY EXPRESSLY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND HOLD US, AND OUR AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ASSOCIATES, AFFILIATED COMPANIES, GUIDES, GROUP LEADERS, AND SUBCONTRACTORS HARMLESS AGAINST ANY AND ALL LIABILITY, ACTIONS, CAUSES OF ACTIONS, SUITS, CLAIMS, AND DEMANDS OF ANY AND EVERY KIND AND NATURE WHATSOEVER WHICH YOU NOW HAVE OR WHICH MAY HEREAFTER ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THESE RISKS AND Dangers.

These FAQ's are provided courtesy of Harrison hot Springs Resort:

==========  GENERAL ==========

Q: What is a Resort Fee? 
A: It is a $25.00 fee (per room, per night + taxes) that will be applied to the total rate and is payable at the resort upon check-in.

Q: What is the minimum age requirement to stay in the resort? 
A: The minimum age requirement to stay in all guestrooms is 19 years old.  all guests under the age of 19 must be accompanied by an adult. legal age in majority of BC is 19. 

Q: What are the parking fees in the Resort? 
A: Pay parking is in effect in the Resort, and is included in the resort fee.  Please register your vehicle license plate at the Front Desk upon check-in.
 

Q: Are there rooms in the resort with cooking facilities? 
A: No. Fire regulations forbid cooking in any of our resort guestrooms. you may not cook in your guestroom. 
 

Q: Are there refrigerators in our resort guestrooms? 
A:  We are happy to provide small bar refrigerators capable of keeping your beverages cold. they will not maintain a low temperature if overloaded with food and other items. 
 

Q: Can I smoke at the resort? 
A: All of our guestrooms, including balconies and public areas, are non-smoking. by provincial law, smoking of tobacco is only permitted in designated areas around the resort property. If you do smoke in your room, a cleaning flat fee of $300.00 per night will be applied to your account.  Please note that smoking of cannabis and vaping are not permitted in the resort, even in the designated “smoking” areas. 
 

Q: Can I bring my dog? 
A: Dogs are welcome at the resort. Our pet-friendly harrison hot springs resort has a number of rooms on limited guest room floors.  a $30 non-refundable sanitation fee will be charged per night and will be applied to your bill. Please take your dog with you when leaving your guestroom as not all guests are as comfortable with dogs as their owners are. All dogs must be on a leash when in the hotel and on the resort property. Please review the pet registration document for further guidelines. 
 

Q: What are check in and check out times? 
A:   Guest rooms are available for check in after 4 p.m.**  we make every effort to have your room available as early as possible, should you arrive before 4 p.m., please check with the front desk. Guests arriving early may gain entry to the hot spring pools no earlier than 1 p.m. or take a walk through the village in the meantime. Check out time is prior to 11 a.m.

==========  POOLS ==========

Q: Are non-resort guests able to use the pools?
A: Only registered resort guests are able to access the five hot spring pools located on the resort property. The resort issues wristbands to all registered guests. The wristband will identify you as a guest of the resort and ensure access to our five natural mineral hot spring pools. For guests staying elsewhere or visiting Harrison Hot Springs Resort for the day, the public hot springs pool in the centre of the village is available for use at a charge. Please refer to the Healing Springs Spa’s policy for spa day guests. 
 

Q: Are pool towels and bathrobes available? 
A: Pool towels are available in your guestroom for use at the pools.  Bath robes are available in your guestroom to wear to and from the pool area. Unfortunately, bathrobes are not available in children’s sizes. 
 

Q: Are children able to use the adult pool if they are accompanied by an adult? 
A: Children are not allowed in the adult pool at any time. We recommend that parents join their children in the adjacent family pool or one of the other three pools. 
 

Q: If I have an open cut or wound, can i still use the pools? 
A: If you can cover the cut with a small adhesive bandage (band-aid type), you may use the pools. 
 

Q:  Are food and beverage permitted around the pools? 
A: Food or beverages are not permitted.
 

Q: What is in the water in the hot spring pools? 
A: At the source of the two naturally occurring hot springs located 300 meters to the northwest of the resort along the lakeshore, the “potash” spring has a temperature of 40 degrees c (120 degrees f) and the “sulphur” spring has a temperature of 65 degrees c  (150 degrees f). The water is piped to the resort and then filtered, cooled and chlorinated prior to filling the pools. 

Fun Facts: 
Analysis of the hot springs indicates that there are 8 different minerals: potassium chloride, sodium chloride, sodium sulphate, magnesium sulphate, calcium sulphate, calcium bi-carbonate, iron bi-carbonate and sulphurated hydrogen. 

• The waters average 1,300 parts per million of dissolved mineral solids, one of the highest concentrations of any mineral spring. Physiologically, the hot springs are reported to promote the elimination of impurities through the skin, bowels and kidneys. Harrison Hot Springs Resort boasts two indoor and three outdoor mineral pools. 

• The indoor sitting pool is cooled to a temperature of 38-40 degrees C (100-103 degrees F), an ideal temperature for promoting the relief of general aches and stress. The indoor crescent pool is maintained at a temperature of 32 degrees C (90 degrees F degrees). 

• Two outdoor pools have been built in a setting complete with cascading waterfall, rock formations and plants to simulate a typical West Coast setting. 

• In the outside adult sitting pool, the hot spring waters are piped from the source and cooled to 32-35 degrees C (90-95 degrees F). 

• The larger outside family pool is also kept at 35 degrees C (95 degrees F) and has a gently sloping ramp for those who prefer to walk into the pool. The deck is a non-slip, frost-proof clay tile that is heated by hot water tubing. 

• The outdoor lap pool is kept at a temperature of 30 degrees C (87 degrees) and is ideal for those seeking exercise by swimming lengths. 


==========  SPA & MASSAGE SERVICES ==========

Q: How do I book a spa treatment? 
A: When reserving your stay at the resort, your reservation agent can assist you with your spa booking, whether you are booking the treatment as part of a package or separately. you are also able to do this through the resort’s spa online booking  or contact the Healing Springs Spa at 604-796-4746. 
We recommend that you book your spa treatment as soon as possible to secure your preferred treatment, time and therapist (male or female). 

Q: Can I claim my massage treatment on my medical insurance? 
A: Our massage providers are all certified body workers and as such provide an exemplary level of service, however no receipt for medical benefits purposes can be provided.