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University Health Center

University Health Center. Student Services Include:. Primary Care Urgent Care Women’s Health Lab Pharmacy Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services Allergy/Immunization/Travel Clinic Center for Health & Well-Being Health Promotion X-Ray Acupuncture, Massage Therapy

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University Health Center

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  1. University Health Center

  2. Student Services Include: • Primary Care • Urgent Care • Women’s Health • Lab • Pharmacy • Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services • Allergy/Immunization/Travel Clinic • Center for Health & Well-Being • Health Promotion • X-Ray • Acupuncture, Massage Therapy • Smoking Cessation, Meditation • Physical Therapy • Dental (provided by the UMB School of Dentistry) ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  3. Providers Include: • Physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses, psychiatrists, social workers, health educators ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  4. Hours of Operation: • Weekdays 8 am – 6 pm • Saturdays 9 am – 12 noon • There are limited services after 5 pm and on Saturdays • Appointment based with same-day and urgent care available • Nurse Call System for after-hours • If your student is under 18, you need to sign a “parental permit” for treatment (found on the Immunization Form) ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  5. Fees • There is a visit fee for most services • Cancellation fee • Additional fees are charged for: • Lab • Pharmacy • Acupuncture and Massage • X-ray • Other specialty services • Dental clinic charges are separate from the Health Center’s charges ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  6. Access to Student Records • Parents do not have access to student health records without the student’s written permission • Students may request a copy of their medical records for a visit etc. by signing a release for that specific visit ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  7. Immunization Forms • Immunization forms MUST be submitted to the Health Center by August 1, 2010 • Students will be blocked from subsequent registration if forms are not turned in ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  8. Meningitis Shots Offered • Students living in residence halls must be vaccinated against bacterial meningitis or must sign a waiver • Call (301-314-8184) the Health Center today to see if your student can drop-by for the shot or your student can make a future appointment ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  9. Other Vaccinations & Immunizations • Flu shot • Encourage your student • Especially important for those with chronic illnesses • Our website will post info when available • Gardasil • Cervarix ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  10. International Travel Clinic • Information for travel medicine requirements: • University-sponsored Study Abroad Programs • Spring Break travel and Alternate Break Programs • Vacation • Immunizations/Vaccinations available on-site ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  11. Insurance • ALL undergraduate students admitted in or after Fall 2009, taking 6 credits or more, must have health insurance. • If you have health insurance you MUST waive or you will automatically be billed and enrolled in the University-sponsored plan for the entire year (8/15/10 to 8/14/11). • You must waive by going on-line to complete a waiver card at www.firststudent.com ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  12. Insurance Continued • Information is available on our website: www.health.umd.edu/about/insuranceandfees • Secure website for waiving out : • www.firststudent.com (this is the only way to waive) • If you have questions about insurance, email insurance@health.umd.edu or call 301-314-8165 • The premium is $1282 for 8/15/10 to 8/14/11 ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  13. Insurance Claims • The Health Center is NOT a participating provider with any plan other than the UM Student plan • Upon request, the Health Center will provide a “Walkout Statement” for students to submit to their insurer • Check with your insurance provider to see what is covered ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  14. Visit fee Additional charges to student account for Lab, X-ray, etc. Student requests “Walkout Statement” for service You submit “Walkout Statement” to your insurance for potential reimbursement Visit fee paid by insurance Most services in Health Center covered Co-pay for meds Premium $1282 Parent’s Plan UM/UHC ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  15. Pharmacy Insurance • The Pharmacy accepts many major prescription cards • Stop by the Pharmacy with your card while on campus • Check out the pharmacy’s webpage via www.health.umd.edu for more information about available pharmacy services ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  16. Things every student should have: • Thermometer • Band-Aids • Pain reliever • Antacid • Topical antibiotic • Personal medications • Hand sanitizer ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

  17. For more information: Please go to the Health Center’s website: www.health.umd.edu ALL students admitted in or after Fall 2009 must have health insurance. Waive out prior to 7/15 or 8/15 to avoid being billed. Visit www.firststudent.com for more information.

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