ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES AT SCSU

 

Who is Eligible for Services at the Health Center?

Full-time undergraduate students on and off campus are eligible for care as long as they complete and return the Health Examination Report.
Part-time students living on campus are eligible as long as they complete and return the Health Examination Report and meet the undergraduate matriculant insurance requirement.
Full-time graduate students on and off campus are eligible if they complete and return the Health Examination Report.
Students, staff, and visitors may receive referral services and emergency care related to on-campus incidents.

Students must show their student I.D. card to obtain services.

What is the Health Examination Report?

The Health Examination Report is sent to all students upon acceptance to the University. It is mandatory that students (1) complete the form and mail it to the Health Center and (2) meet the immunizations requirement.

What Services does the Health Center Provide?

The Health Center Provides:

Examination and treatment by a University Physician when referred by the nursing staff.
Examination and treatment by a nurse under established protocols.
Examination and prescriptions for birth control.
Prescriptions of many commonly used medications, including some antibiotics.
General health counseling.
Allergy injections for students whose allergist prepare their allergens.
Confirmation of illness for class absences.
Loan of equipment, such as crutches and canes.
Referrals to physicians in various clinical specialties in the community.

Is there Any Charge for Services?

There are charges for the following services:

Emergency Room care, ambulance, and hospitalization.
Physicans' services in the community.
Clinical laboratory services.
Medications prescribed by Health Center physicians.
Prescriptions filled in drug stores.

What about Insurance?

Some medical expenses may be covered by insurance carried by you or your parents. In addition, each year you attend Southern as a full-time student, you receive accident protection through the Life Insurance Company of North America (CIGNA). The premium is included in the General Fee paid by all full-time students.

In addition to accident coverage, the University makes available an optional sickness Insurance plan, which covers some surgical expenses and hospitalization costs. This plan is mandatory for full-time students who are not otherwise insured.

In the event of accident or sickness, the insured must obtain a medical claim form as soon as possible from the Student Health Center. The plan administrator is Goodwin, Loomis & Britton in Hartford, telephone 1-800-624-4184 in Connecticut or 1-860-278-1320 outside Connecticut.

Students are advised to consult the Accident and Sickness Insurance Program brochure available from the Admissions Office and the Student Health Center.

Are my records confidential?

The confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship is essential to good medical care. The record of care you receive at the Health Center will be kept in total confidence. Medical information is not revealed or discussed with University personnel, parents, or others without your signed release.

 

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