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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.
  • Eligible Students are NOT required to have SCHOOL insurance to use Health Services.    However, all students are required to have some kind of Health insurance.                  
  • Students, faculty, staff, and visitors may receive referral services and urgent care related to on-campus incidents. 


What are the Health Requirements?

All matriculated students (full-time and part-time) must show proof of adequate immunization* against Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, German Measles (Rubella) and Chicken Pox(Varicella). Such proof must be signed by a healthcare provider. The only exceptions are the following:

  • Those born prior to January 1, 1957 (where applicable) 
  • Those with a valid medical exemption signed by their healthcare provider
  • Those who provide documented laboratory proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.
  • Those who provide a statement that immunization is contrary to their religious beliefs;
  • Those graduated from a Connecticut high school in 1999 or later (for Measles, Mumps, Rubella only);
  • Those who are enrolled exclusively in a program for which students  do not congregate oncampus for classes or to participate in institutional-sponsored events, such as students enrolled in distance learning programs conducted entirely through electronic media in a setting without other students present.

*Adequate immunization: Measles (Rubeola) - one injection at 12 months of age or older and on or after January 1, 1969, and a second dose after January 1, 1980. Mumps - one injection after 12 monthsof age (Effective Fall 2010). German Measles (Rubella) - one injection after 12 months of age. Chicken Pox (Varicella) - one injection on or after 12 months of age and before that individual's thirteenth birthday or two (2)injections of Varicella vaccine given at least four weeks apart if the first dose was given on or after the individual's thirteenth birthday (Effective Fall 2010).

 

Additional Requirement for On-Campus Resident Students

Connecticut state statutes also require that all students living in campus housing are required to bevaccinated against Meningitis with the following exceptions:

1.       Those with a valid medical exemption signed by their healthcare provider;

2.      Those who provide a statement that immunization is contrary to their religious beliefs.

Documentation must be submitted to the university health service prior to moving into campus residence facilities. The university reserves the right to deny registration and campus housing to any student not incompliance with the above health requirements. Accident insurance protection is part of the General Fee paid by all full-time students. In addition to theaccident coverage, the university also requires a sickness insurance plan to cover some surgical expenses and hospitalization costs. Full-time students will be automatically enrolled in and billed for the sickness insurance plan unless they waive the insurance on-line at www.aetnastudenthealth.com. Details of both plans are in a brochure distributed by the university to each student or on-line at www.aetnastudenthealth.com. In the event of accident or sickness, students can obtain a medical claim form on-line www.aetnastudenthealth.com. Students are advised to consult the health insurance brochure available from the university health service or www.aetnastudenthealth.com for additional information you can contact Dr. Diane Morgenthaler.

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.

 

IS THERE A CHARGE TO BE SEEN AT HEALTH SERVICES?

There is no charge to be seen at health services.  There may be nominal charges for some testing and some medications. You will be informed of any charges that will be billed to your student accounts.  See below for some of the charges.


WHAT SERVICES DOES THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDE?

The Health Center provides the following services at no cost or at reduced cost:

  • Examination and treatment by a university physician or APRN when referred by the nursing staff
  • Gynecology services by appointment only
  • Pregnancy testing for a $5 fee
  • Plan B (emergency contraception) for $25 fee
  • Men's health services by appointment only
  • Free and confidential gonorrhea and chlamydia urine testing
  • Confidential HIV counseling and testing for a $15 fee
  • Confidential rapid (15 Minute) HIV testing for $5 fee
  • General health counseling
  • Tuberculin skin testing (PPD) $10 fee
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) $20 fee 
  • Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria) vaccinations $20 fee
  • Menactra (Meningitis) $20 fee 
  • Hepatitis B vaccine available for $25 fee.
  • Measles Titre for $20
  • Rubella Titre for $22
  • Varicella Titre for $30
  • Allergy injections for students whose allergists prepare their allergens
  • Loan of equipment, such as crutches and canes
  • Referrals to physicians in various clinical specialties in the community
  • Registered Dietitian/nutritionist to provide individual nutritional counseling by appointment
  • Registered Dietitian/nutritionist run group sessions on nutrition and diet topics of interest to students


Is there Any Charge for Services?

There are charges for the following services:

  • Emergency room care, ambulance, and hospitalization
  • Physician's services in the community
  • Clinical laboratory services
  • Medications prescribed by Health Center providers that are purchased through our formulary 
  • Prescriptions filled in drug stores


WHAT ABOUT INSURANCE?

Use the http://www.aetnastudenthealth.com/ website to download a claim form, insurance waiver form, insurance coverage information and link to Provider search screen.

Click here to be linked to the insurance information page


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.  See HIPAA policy.

 

What is the late policy?

Students who are 10 minutes late for a scheduled appointment will have to reschedule for another time.  When you are late for your appointment it causes delays for the students who have appointments after yours.  It is advisable for you to come 5 to 10 minutes prior to your scheduled appointment to allow time for signing in and any paperwork that is needed.

If you are coming for your annual GYN appointment, you need to come 10 minutes early to fill out the GYN form, or show up on time with the form filled out in advance

 

WHAT IS THE EXCUSED ABSENCE POLICY?

Student Health Center will not routinely issue medical excused absence notes for confirmation of illness.

The Student Health Center medical staff will provide a medically excused absence note only if the student was treated at the health center and the student must have been absent from class for three or more days for medical reasons.

A student who is absent from class less than three days for a medical reason should discuss the issue with his/her professor. If a professor requires a note for a medical absence of less than three days, a written request on university letterhead must be submitted to the Student Health Center by the professor.

The Student Health Center medical staff will not write excused absence notes for illnesses or problems for which we never provided care. If you received care for your illness or injury from your private provider, the emergency room or a clinic in the community, you should request your excused absence note from that medical provider rather than from the Student Health Center.