Insurance Filing
Before scheduling an appointment, patients should contact their insurance company's member services department to ask if medical services at the Health Center would be considered for coverage. The number to call can usually be found on the back of the insurance card.
In Network Commercial Health Insurance
In Network Plans
The Health Center is currently in network with the PPO and EPO plans of the following insurance companies:
Insurance and Billing Contacts
The Health Center staff would be more than happy to assist with any insurance or billing questions.
Don't hesitate to give us a call if you would like to update your insurance, have general questions about your commercial insurance, have questions about the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), or have questions about your bill/billing.
Billing and Costs
Billing Information Sent Home
Mandatory Insurance and Waiver
Understanding the Student Health Insurance Requirement
- The process for submitting your waiver/enrolling in SHIP for 2024-2025 Fall will start June 17th.
- The annual insurance premium is $2,494. The premium will be split into two separate payments: Fall $1,045 and Spring/Summer $1,449. This will be charged to the student account for registered students who meet the criteria.
Each academic year, the University requires that the following students either waive or enroll SHIP.
Occupational Health
Located on the ground floor of the Health Center, room 0106, the Occupational Health Unit provides a number of work-related services to employees. Services include pre-placement physical examinations, administration of work-related immunizations, Tuberculosis (tb) screening and testing, medical surveillance for hazardous material exposure and hearing conservation, Department of Transportation (DOT) certificates, and consultation and education on occupational health concerns. Occupational Health works closely with the
FSAP Events
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program offers monthly Lunch & Learn sessions. Thirty minute virtual workshops about a variety of topics pertaining to personal and work-related wellness. These are open to all staff and faculty in all departments. See below for details.
Questions? Email Tania DeBarros at tdebarro@umd.edu
Faculty Staff Assistance Program
The Faculty Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is an assessment, referral, coaching, consultation and short-term counseling service available to all full and part-time employees of the University of Maryland. Since 1988, we have worked with thousands of employees to address a variety of work-related conflicts and personal issues such as depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship and family conflicts, as well as medical, legal and financial concerns.
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Nutrition Peer's Blog
Nutrition Coach's Corner
Our Peer Nutrition Coaches are asked a variety of nutrition-related questions every day. Here is a sample of the most popular topics and the advice they give to students. Check out the blogs they have written to see!
Nutrition Peer's Blogs
8 Dimensions of Wellness