Student Health Fee
YOUR HEALTH FEE COVERS...
- Appointments with Health Services (HS) Health Care Providers (Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Nurses) and Office of Health Education & Promotion (OHEP) staff (Wellness Educators/Counselors, Nutrition Counselor)
- 24/7 access to healthcare during the academic year*
- Some prescription medications from our pharmacy
- Some lab tests ordered by a Health Services Physician or Nurse Practitioner
- Most of the cost of x-rays
- Presentations/trainings/workshops/classes offered by OHEP staff
WHAT IS NOT COVERED...
- Immunization and allergy injections
- Birth control pills, some prescription medications from our pharmacy, and non-prescription products
- Sports Medicine/Musculoskeletal Injury Services
- Osteopathic manipulation therapy when it is part of the treatment for a condition
- X-rays and lab tests ordered by an outside medical provider
- Some lab tests ordered by a Health Services Physician or Nurse Practitioner
- Services provided by an outside medical provider
- Orthopedic appliances such as crutches, air casts, splints, etc.
- Radiology exams for varsity athletic injuries
- Massage Therapy visits ($35/$45 for 50 minute massage by licensed massage therapist)
- Certain medical procedures, including acupuncture visits
- HIV tests ($20 for Oraquick Advance – 20 minute results, no blood draw required)
PLEASE NOTE:
You are responsible for charges NOT covered by your health fee. If you are unsure of your coverage, please check with your insurance company.
* We have an agreement for fee-paying students to receive after-hours care provided at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital located in Dover. Care received at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital will be billed to your insurance.
Know your health insurance or HMO coverage. It may cover partial or full payment of your charges. Please stop by the Health Services Business Office with your insurance information if you would like us to bill your insurance company for services that are not covered by the health fee.
