Student Health Fee, Health Insurance and Paying for Services
How do I pay for care I received at Health Services?
Much of the care you receive at Health Services is covered by the health fee which is part of the mandatory fees all students are required to pay with tuition. If you receive care that is not covered by the health fee, Health Services can bill your Student Health Benefit Plan (SHBP). Under the SHBP, there is a co-payment (a portion of the overall cost for the visit) that you would be responsible for paying, but not until after the SHBP has been billed.
Why do I need to have health insurance?
Having adequate health insurance ensures that a student will be able to receive medical care beyond what is available on campus without worrying about how to pay for that care.
What is the difference between the UNH Health and Counseling Fee and health insurance?
The Health Fee is part of the UNH Health and Counseling Fee which covers on-campus services offered at Health Services and the Counseling Center. When combined with a student's health insurance plan, a student is provided a complete health care package.
The services that are available on the UNH Durham campus are broad, but there are limits. Having adequate health insurance ensures that a student will be able to receive the care that he or she needs - beyond the scope available on campus – without worrying about how to pay for that care.
A student’s health insurance company is never billed for services covered by the Health Fee. However, Health Services provides some services that are not covered by the Health Fee. If requested, these chargeable services can be billed to an individual’s insurance company.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the Student Health Benefits Plan (SHBP)?
For questions regarding the Student Health Benefits Plan (SHBP), you can contact Kristen Crowley, Insurance Administrator at Health Services at (603) 862-4089.
Who do I contact if I have questions about the health fee or cost of care provided at Health Services?
For questions regarding the health fee or cost of care provided at Health Services, you can contact the Business Office Main Number at (603) 862-0066.
