HEALTH SERVICES Where to get health care on and off campus.
University Health Services (UHS) is your source for confidential, outpatient health care on campus.
UHS is located in the Student Health Center (Adjacent to Career Services)
MEDICAL EMERGENCY Life-threatening or serious medical problem Call 911 for ambulance (24 hours a day)
WE DO ROUTINE MEDICAL CARE Chronic and acute medical problems (colds, infections, allergies, women s health exams, men s health exams, etc.) If you have the student health insurance, you must first use University Health Services in the Student Health Center
WHO CAN BE SEEN AT UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES? All registered students Spouses of students enrolled in a Penn State health insurance plan (Aetna Student Health)
PEDIATRIC OR CHILDREN S SERVICES UHS does not provide medical services to children. Check the Aetna Student Health website for participating providers.
UHS is open Weekdays (by appointment): M, T, Th, F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays (urgent care walk-ins only) 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. during fall and spring semesters
MYUHS: ONLINE ACCESS TO CARE Make appointments 24/7 Receive test results Submit forms Send and receive secure messages with your clinician E-mail the advice nurse Print copies of your bill
IF YOU NEED MEDICAL ATTENTION AND UHS IS CLOSED Call 911 for an ambulance for medical emergencies (24 hours a day) Call Advice Nurse at 863-4463 for help (24 hours a day)
OTHER ON-SITE SUPPORT SERVICES Pharmacy X-Ray Physical Therapy Clinical Laboratory Health & Wellness counselors
FEES FOR VISITS TO UHS The basic weekday clinic visit fee range is $15-$52 for established student patients and $30 to $100 for non-student patients. New patient visits cost slightly more ($23 to $58 for students, $55 to $110 for non-students), reflecting the additional medical and family history review and other processes necessary for new patients. There is an additional $6 fee for Saturday appointments.
IMMUNIZATIONS Penn State University requires all degree-seeking students, domestic and international, to be immunized against: measles, mumps, and rubella And recommends being fully immunized against: varicella (chicken pox), pertussis (whooping cough) and influenza (flu). UHS has most immunizations if you re not up to date.
HEALTH PROMOTION & WELLNESS Alcohol and marijuana intervention HIV/AIDS testing and counseling Smoking cessation Nutrition Clinic Resource library with WiFi access and public computers De-stress zone
FREE YOGA CLASSES Join us Mondays and Thursdays from 4-5 p.m. in room 205 of the Student Health Center. Great for beginners and those new to yoga!
WHERE DO I OBTAIN MEDICAL CARE OFF CAMPUS? Mount Nittany Medical Center (a hospital) for medical emergencies Private Physicians Pennsylvania Department of Health (280 West Hamilton Avenue, State College)
MOUNT NITTANY MEDICAL CENTER
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE 3 RD FLOOR STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE STAFF
STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE HOURS: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday, except Wednesday) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Wednesday)
ROLE OF STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE Administers and manages Student Health Insurance Plans Enforces the health insurance requirement Helps students with any insurance questions and concerns
HEALTHCARE IN THE U.S. The U.S. does NOT have a national healthcare plan. Everyone in the U.S. is financially responsible for their own healthcare needs.
WHAT IS INSURANCE? When a large group of people (both sick and healthy) pay an established amount of money for some protection against loss. The amount of money that everyone pays is put together in one pool or fund. When someone gets sick or injured and incurs medical costs, money is taken from this pool to pay for part or all of these costs.
PENN STATE REQUIRES MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR: International students International dependents (spouse and/or children)
TWO WAYS TO MEET THE REQUIREMENT Purchase the Penn State Student Health Insurance Plan, or: Provide the University with proof of comparable alternate health and accident insurance coverage. Proof may be provided by applying for an insurance waiver. DEADLINE: September 10, 2013
WAIVER APPLICATIONS: International Students: Online at www.aetnastudenthealth.com International Dependents: Form through office at Student Health Insurance DEADLINE: September 10, 2013
WAIVER APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE: Policy information outlining the benefits and exclusions of the Plan A copy of an insurance card Telephone number of the Insurance Company Please note: This information must be provided in English! DEADLINE: September 10, 2013
$50/$100 LATE FEE Failure to comply with the mandatory health insurance policy Includes international students and international dependents (spouse and/or children). DEADLINE: September 10, 2013
THE PENN STATE STUDENT INSURANCE PLAN Medical treatment must be obtained at University Health Services (UHS) Covered services are paid at 100% if services are obtained at UHS: Health care visits lab tests x-rays
PARTICIPATING PROVIDERS IN THE MEDICAL PLAN University Health Services Mount Nittany Medical Center Hershey Medical Center Hershey Physicans Aetna Student Health
ANNUAL MEDICAL INSURANCE PAYMENTS Student: $2,348.00 Spouse: $5,825.00 Children: $3,507.00 Annual Coverage: August 10, 2013 August 9, 2014
PENN STATE PLAN: ANNUAL MEDICAL INSURANCE PAYMENTS (GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS) 80% of annual premium is paid by Penn State: $1,878.40. 20% of annual premium is paid by the Graduate Assistant/Fellow: $469.60. Payroll deductions are: $46.25 x 4 (Sept. thru Dec.) $56.92 x 5 (Jan. thru May)
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS Dental - United Concordia (UCCI) 80% of annual premium is paid by Penn State: $205.45. 20% of annual premium is paid by the Graduate Assistant/Fellow: $51.31. Payroll deductions are: $4.29 x 4 (Sept. - Dec.) $6.83 x 5 (Jan. - May)
COVERED DENTAL SERVICES FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS Diagnostic and Preventative Services Basic Services Major Services Annual Program Max (per covered person): $1,000 Annual Program Deductible: $25.00/$50.00 per person/per family
VISION COVERAGE FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS Highmark Blue Shield Davis Vision
VISION COVERAGE (CONT.) FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS 80% of annual premium is paid by Penn State: $46.26. 20% of annual premium is paid by the Graduate Assistant/Fellow: $11.54. Payroll deductions are $0.96 x 4 (Sept. thru Dec.) $1.54 x 5 (Jan. thru May)
VISION COVERAGE (CONT.) WHAT S COVERED? Examination every 12 months Frames every 12 months Eyeglass Lenses Lasik Surgery Contact Fill
TO DO: ENROLL DEPENDENTS OR DECLINE COVERAGE DEADLINE: SEPT. 10, 2013 Graduate Assistants and Graduate Fellows are enrolled in ALL plans as student only automatically. Enroll dependents OR decline coverage each Fall semester online at http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/services/insur ance.graduate.shtml Deadline: September 10, 2013
TO DO: ENROLL DEPENDENTS OR DECLINE COVERAGE DEADLINE: SEPT. 10, 2013 Please contact Student Health Insurance: for dependent rates information:http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/services/in surance.graduate.shtml to enroll dependents (Each Fall Semester) visit http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/services/insurance.gradua te.shtml Deadline: September 10, 2013
WHAT TO DO IF YOU DON T WANT TO BE ENROLLED DEADLINE: SEPT. 10, 2013 Waiver applications (international students only): www.aetnastudenthealth.com Declination forms (U.S., permanent residents, and international students): http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/health/services/insurance.gra duate.shtml Deadline: September 10, 2013
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS (MEDICAL, DENTAL, VISION) Insurance is available for eligible dependents (spouse and children). 70% is paid by Penn State 30% is paid by the Graduate Assistant/Fellow.
CHANGING YOUR ADDRESS? FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS/FELLOWS Complete new W-4 with Payroll ESSIC (https://essic.ohr.psu.edu/essic/) Department
HOW WILL THE PENN STATE STUDENT INSURANCE PLAN PAY FOR SERVICES AT UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES?
HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO ENROLL OR COMPLETE THE WAIVER INFORMATION?
QUESTIONS? Refer to the Booklet for detailed information www.aetnastudenthealth.co m
QUESTIONS? Contact us at Student Health Insurance 302 Student Health Center 865-7467 uhs-insurance@psu.edu
QUESTIONS? Or visit the insurance pages of UHS website studentaffairs.psu.edu/ health/services/insura nce/
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