| FAQs: |
McKinley Health Center |
Student Health Insurance |
Non-University Health Insurance |
| Who is covered? |
All full-time students have paid the mandatory health service fee that
gives you access to McKinley. Optional coverage is available for part-time
students. |
Students who have paid the University health insurance fee. To
permanently decline this coverage you must have filled out an exemption
form proving you have equivalent coverage. |
Students who are enrolled in insurance plans of
their parents, employer,
or government funded plans. |
| What do they offer? |
Basic primary medical care, gynecological exams, and mental health
services. Prescription and non-prescription drugs. Immunizations. |
Worldwide primary, specialty, emergency, and
hospital;-based medical care
for illness and injury. Mental health services. Prescription drug discount
card. |
Most plans offer primary, specialty, emergency, and hospital-based
medical care. Some cover other services and prescription drugs. |
| Will I have to pay for each visit? |
There is no charge for a kept appointment.
There is a co-pay or a charge for prescriptions. Cost of immunizations vary. |
You will have to pay an annual deductible and
in most cases a % of the bill for each visit. |
Some plans require you stay in a network of
doctors, get referrals, or pre-approval. |
| Hours of operation? |
Clinic Hours*:
Mon-Fri: 8am-5:30pm
Sat: 8am-4:30pm
*during academic year |
Providers' hours vary |
Providers' hours vary |
| How can I get more info? |
Dial-A-Nurse
(advise):
333-2700
Web site:
www.mckinley.illinois.edu
|
The Insurance Office:
333-0165
Web site:
www.si.uiuc.edu
|
Check your schedule of benefits or call your
insurance provider (or parents). |
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A Project of the McKinley Student Advisory Board |
