Contact Us
General Contact Information
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Mailing Address:
University Health Center, Building #140
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Important Phone Numbers:
Main Telephone: 301.314.8184
Pharmacy: 301.314.8186
Campus Communications
July 23, 2025
Dear Terp,
We hope you’re doing well. We’re reaching out to share important details about a $1,176 charge on your student account for the University of Maryland (UMD) Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Why You Were Charged
All undergraduates enrolled in six or more credits are required to have health insurance. This annual mandatory Enrollment/Waiver process is only available during the Open Enrollment period, which is now through September 26, 2025.
Appointments
The Health Center operates primarily on an appointment-based system. We strongly encourage patients to make an appointment before they arrive.
Alumni and Visitors
The University Health Center primarily serves the University of Maryland population. Alumni and visitors are eligible to use some Health Center services.
Alumni and visitors are encouraged to make appointments with their own Primary Care Physician (PCP), especially for routine services and continuing care.
Mandatory Health Insurance FAQ
UMD Mandatory Insurance Requirement FAQ's
This page is for addressing frequently asked questions about the mandatory insurance policy for students.
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 Plan (SHIP) Requirement
Each academic year, the University requires that the following students either waive or enroll SHIP. The process for submitting your waiver/enrolling in SHIP for Fall 2025 will start on June 23rd.
If you enroll, the $2,806 annual premium is split between two semesters:
Fall: $1,176
Spring/Summer: $1,630
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