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College provides your son
or daughter the opportunity to take responsibility for his or her
own health concerns. The University of Michigan provides many services
to help your son or daughter stay healthy, both physically and mentally.
The
University Health Service (UHS) is the student
health center on campus, and it provides comprehensive outpatient
medical services to all students with little or no out-of-pocket
expenses. Many parents have questions about health care services
and insurance coverage for their students while they are at the
University of Michigan. UHS offers a website
that specifically addresses parent questions.
Unlike many
other health care institutions, students with managed care insurance
are not required to obtain prior authorization from their primary
care physician before seeking care at UHS. However, students should
know their insurance information, as well as their medical history
and health status. These are important steps as students start to
take responsibility for their own health care.
UHS
services are funded primarily through a health service fee included
in tuition each semester. Most services provided at UHS that are
not covered by a student's private health insurance will be covered
by the health service fee. Students are responsible for any costs
incurred for the medical care they receive outside UHS, including
the University
of Michigan Health System. Dental services
are not covered under the health service fee, but they are available
through the Michigan
Dental School at reduced rates.
While students
are encouraged to be covered under a private health insurance plan,
this is not a requirement to receive care at UHS. Private health
insurance is recommended in order to receive care outside the Health
Service (e.g., emergency room visits, hospitalizations), and when
appropriate, for certain procedures and diagnostic tests performed
at UHS. Students will not be directly charged for most services
received at UHS. Those services and products for which additional
fees do apply include pharmaceuticals, optical care, eye wear, contact
lenses, orthopedic devices, certain immunizations, and dental services.
Please
note: Beginning Fall 2006, certain entering international students
must be screened for tuberculosis. Screening will be offered free
on campus. See www.uhs.umich.edu/tbscreen
or send an email to tbscreen@umich.edu
for more information.
Services
for Students with Disabilities (SSD) provides services
to students with visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility
impairments, or hearing impairments. SSD also serves students with
chronic health problems or psychological disabilities. SSD can help
facilitate services such as accessible campus transportation, adaptive
technology, sign language and oral interpreting, readers and other
volunteers, guidance for course accommodations, and requests to
modify degree requirements. All services are free of charge.
Parents
can refer students who are coping with depression, anxiety, or relationship
concerns to Counseling
and Psychological Services (CAPS). CAPS provides
short-term counseling to help your son or daughter overcome personal
and interpersonal difficulties that interfere with the pursuit of
academic and career objectives. Whether the issues are self-esteem,
academic difficulties, problems with relationships, sexual orientation,
depression, or substance abuse, CAPS can help. All services are
free of charge for enrolled students.
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