Services not covered by the Health Services Fee
It is important to note that students also are required to maintain health insurance to cover the costs of specialty care, prescriptions, labs/X-Rays, and any health care provided off-campus. This requirement can be met either by purchasing the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or an alternative insurance plan that has comparable benefits.
At the time of your visit, you may incur charges from services not covered by the health services fee. If you have the Student Health Insurance Plan, we will bill the insurance and you will be responsible for paying any co-pays either at the time of service or by billing the bursar account.
If you have private insurance, the health center cannot bill your insurance directly. Any charges incurred can be paid to the health center at the time of service or billed to the student bursar account. Students are responsible for filing a claim through their private insurance for reimbursement. Statements can be printed from the 91茄子 Health Portal under Financial Statements for reimbursement purposes. Please know, the Dr. Bob Smith Health Center and its providers are out of network with most insurance plans. Claims are paid according to how the policy covers. If you have questions about your bill after you receive your Explanation of Benefits from your insurance carrier, please call Student Health Insurance at 214-768-3408.
A separate fee is charged for the following:
- Pharmacy
- Labs
- COVID-19 Testing*
- X-Rays
- Allergy Shot Administration
- Injections
- Suture Removal
- Medical supplies such as bandages, walking boots/braces, and crutches
- Pharmaceuticals (administered during a visit or while in observation)
- Dermatology
*COVID-19 Testing
There is a fee charged for COVID-19 testing. For students on the 91茄子 Student Health Insurance Plan, the charges will be billed to insurance and there is no out-of-pocket cost. For students not on the 91茄子 Student Health Insurance Plan, COVID-19 tests are billed to their bursar account. Students may request reimbursement from their insurance carriers.
Services and supplies associated with a fee will be charged to the student's bursar account.