Student Health Services will provide services to current students with or without insurance.
If you would like information about purchasing student insurance see below.
IMPORTANT - Please bring your current insurance card with you to every appointment.
Claims can be submitted by Student Health Services to the following insurance companies:
If your insurance is not listed above, we will provide insurance-ready receipts upon request. In this case, students are responsible for submission of their own insurance claims.
We recommend you check with your insurance company prior to your appointment in case a referral is required and to verify coverage. Submission of claims, does not automatically guarantee coverage. For questions about insurance coverage please contact your insurance customer service.
The Pharmacy can bill to most insurance companies if you have your current pharmacy card with you.
Students have the option to post charges from the clinic, lab, and pharmacy to their student account or pay the same day. Information about purchasing student insurance is as follows:
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System offers an Illness and Injury policy through UnitedHealthCare Student Resources. This is for students who are taking 6 or more Undergraduate credits or 3 or more Graduate credits.
You may view the benefits in the brochure at www.uhcsr.com - go to "Find my school's plan". A brochure is also available at Student Health Services and at the Campus Hub located in the Centennial Student Union by the food court. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Grant at kathryn.grant@mnsu.edu or 507-389-1432. The customer service phone number at UHC Student Resources is 1-888-251-6243. customerservice@uhcsr.com
Starting August 1, 2011, the student insurance will only be available to purchase by semester or in one annual payment from August 22, 2011 to August 21, 2012. You can purchase the insurance after August 22, however, there is not a price break.
Annual Coverage: $1,232 8/22/11 to 8/21/12
Summer Semester $ 314 5/21/12 to 8/21/12
Dental Insurance is also available. The cost is $122.64 per year. You can only purchase the dental insurance during the open enrollment period. The plan coverage dates and open enrollment dates are as follows:
Annual: $171.60 8/22/2011 - 8/21/2012 Enrollment Deadline: 10/04/2011
2nd semi-annual: $85.80 2/22/2012 - 8/21/2012 Enrollment Deadline: 4/06/2011
International Student enrollment dates are 8/15/2011- 9/28/2011 and 2/15/2012-3/30/2012
It covers preventative care and restorations with a maximum of $500 per year. It does not cover crowns or root canals. This plan is available for domestic and internationsl students.
Health Insurance for International Students is required by Minnesota state law. Returning students should purchase their coverage by the third week in July for the following year . For more information about health insurance for International students, contact Kathy Grant, Student Insurance Advocate, at Student Health Services 389-1432 or the International Student Office. A brochure is available from either of these offices. The customer services number of UHC Student Resources is 1-888-251-6243.
NURSELINE: Students that have purchased the Student Insurance have access to nurse advice and health information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by dialing the number listed on the permanent ID card. Collegiate Assistance Program is staffed by Registered Nurses who can help students determine if they need to seek medical care, understand their medications or medical procedures, or learn ways to stay healthy.
To find a Network provider/clinic near you go to: www.uhc.com Click the "find a physician" on the right hand side.
Often, students are covered under a policy held by their parents. If this is the case, students should sit down with their parents and go over the coverage with them. Questions to consider are:
Questions about insurance can be directed to Kathy Grant, Insurance Coordinator by calling 507-389-1432 or by emailing: kathryn.grant@mnsu.edu
