1. Student Health Insurance

2. Student Health Insurance Requirement
All students enrolled in a qualifying program who registered for six or more credit hours including co-op students on work quarter, are assessed a fee for single student coverage under the university’s student health insurance plan.
Students are given the option to waive this coverage, if they have coverage that meets the requirements.

3. Student Health Insurance
The University’s Student Health Insurance Plan covers major medical expenses, and is underwritten by United Healthcare Student Resources. The plan includes in-network and out-of-network coverage, and is gold tier standard. The Student Health Insurance plan is compliant with the Affordable Care Act, and has a huge nationwide network of providers available. Additionally, those insured by the Student Health Insurance plan have additional benefits when seeking services through the University Health Services (UHS).

4. Student Health Insurance Premiums
$1232/semester
Charged to the bursar bill in the Fall and Spring semester
$597 charged in summer; only if you did not have coverage in the spring semester
Family plan coverage is available for an increased premium.

5. No charge for primary care
University Health Services Benefits under the Student Health Insurance Plan
No charge for primary care 
Primary care extends beyond preventive services to include women’s health, lab work (medically necessary), x-rays
No limit on primary care visits to UHS
Mental Health Visits are < $20 per session
Prescriptions are $15 for generic, and $30 for brand name, $60 for brand name when generic is available.

6. Coverage outside of UHS
A referral is required before seeking non-emergent care or treatment outside University Health Services (UHS) to ensure the highest level of coverage is received through Student Health Insurance.   This does not apply if the insured is:
more than 50 miles from UHS
receiving out of network coverage
for ob/gyn or maternity care

7. Out of Network Coverage
In-Network Coverage
Out of Network Coverage
No cost for preventive care
$500 Deductible
20% co-insurance (with referral)
40% co-insurance no referral
$150 Emergency Room co-pay + 20% co-insurance
Can be reduced to $50 co-pay by calling UHS clinic first.
$5000 out of pocket maximum
Preventive care not covered
$800 Deductible
40% co-insurance
No referrals required
$150 Emergency Room co-pay + 20% co-insurance
Can be reduced to $50 co-pay by calling UHS clinic first.
$12,700 out of pocket maximum

8. Healthiest You: National Telehealth Service
24/7 access to medical advice
Service is good for:
Minor illnesses
Allergies
Sore throat
Ear aches
Pink eye
And many more….
No consultation fees

9. Student Assistance Program
Services provided the Student Assistance Program include:
Counseling
Financial advice
Legal Advice
Mediation
Access to LiveandWorkwell.com
Take health risk assessments
Use health estimators
Participate in personalized self-help programs

10. Global Emergency Services
For international students you are eligible to receive these services worldwide, except in your home country.  For domestic students you are eligible for these services when you are 100 miles or more away from the University and 100 miles or more away from your permanent home address, while participating in a Study Abroad program. All services must be arranged and provided through United Healthcare Global services to be considered for payment.  If the condition is an emergency , you should go immediately to the nearest physician or hospital without delay, and then contact the 24-hour Emergency Response Center.

11. Global Emergency Services include:
Transfer of Medical Records
Medication, Vaccine
Worldwide Medical and Dental Referrals
Evacuation
Medical Emergency
Security and Political
Natural Disaster
Facilitation of Hospital Admittance, up to $
Emergency Travel Arrangements
Legal Referral
Translation Services
Replacement of lost or stolen travel documents
Please visit  the United Healthcare Global Emergency brochure which includes full details of all services and limitations and exclusions.

12. Dental and Vision Coverage
Routine dental check-ups and eye exams are NOT part of the coverage through the Student Health Insurance. 
If you would like to enroll in dental and/or coverage, please visit 
No Dental Insurance? Did you know that UC Blue Ash has a dental hygiene clinic? Clinic fees are less than $20.00.  Please call to schedule an appointment or for more information visit  

13. Claims Processing All claims are processed through Health Smart
create an account to view all explanation of benefits
Additional help?
Call Health Smart at

14. Waiving Student Health Insurance
STUDENTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY OPT OUT OF COVERAGE BY THE DEADLINE TO AVOID THIS FEE.
Deadline for Fall 2018 is September 11, 2018

15. Waiver Process
Waivers are completed online by logging into Catalyst.uc.edu
You will be re-directed to Gallagher’s web page in which you will input your personal information.
You will receive an confirming that the information has been received.
You will receive a 2nd confirming that the waiver was either approved or denied.
If denied, follow the directions on the for re-submission.
Always review your student Bursar account for correct charges.

16. Student Health Contacts
For Student Health Insurance questions
For immunization questions please
For University Health Services call
For claims questions call Health Smart at
For waiver questions call Gallagher at

17. Immunization Compliance

18. Getting your records into Med+Proctor Step 1: Make sure you have a final copy of your Immunization Form from CastleBranch including all lab reports/chest x-rays. Step 2: Respond to the invitation* sent to you by Med+Proctor (M+P) and register for an on-line account. *This invitation will be sent to your official UC address.

19. Step 3: Once you have registered in Med+Proctor, complete the on-line TB screening questionnaire
TB screening found under the
Immunizations tab.

20. Step 4: Find Your Requirement Group
All incoming undergraduate, graduate and professional students who are registering for > six [6] credit hours must comply with this policy.
Over the summer, the UCCOM Office of Admissions helped make sure you met these requirements in time so that you didn’t miss any clinical activities by working with you through the Castle Branch portal.
The form that you completed in Castle Branch IS your Med+Proctor form!
In M+P, the College of Medicine has its own specialized form. To find it, begin by selecting General Population

21. Step 5: Upload your COMPLETED Form
Use your camera or scan a copy of your form to Med+Proctor
You do not have to pay