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 Insurance FAQ

UMD Mandatory Insurance Requirement FAQ

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

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Mandatory Insurance and Waiver

Understanding the Student Health Insurance Requirement

• The process for submitting your waiver/enrolling in SHIP for Spring 2025 will start on December 2nd.
• The Spring/Summer insurance premium is $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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