Charges

We want students to know that there are charges associated with a visit to UHS.

Most office visits cost $5. The office visit charge is higher for the following types of appointments:

• Physical exams
• Annual women's health exams
• Initial travel health appointments
• Visits with a registered dietitian
• Visits to the UHS Urgent Care clinic on weekends and holidays

• Lab tests
• X-rays
• Immunizations
• Orthopedic supplies such as casts, splints, and crutches
• Prescriptions
• IV therapy
• Wound care supplies

A $25 charge applies for missed appointments or appointments not cancelled at least 2 hours in advance (24 hours in advance for appointments with a dietitian). To appeal this charge, click Appeal a Missed Appointment Charge in Helpful Links.

Students who do not have insurance or who choose not to use their insurance at UHS may be eligible for a self-pay discount.

You are financially responsible for all charges incurred at each visit, whether covered by health insurance or not. UHS can file claims with most health insurance plans. It is your responsibility to learn what your insurance covers. To find out more about how insurance works at UHS, click the link below.

Payment Options

UHS Charge vs. Self-Pay Amount

The UHS Charge is the amount we bill your insurance. The portion covered by your insurance depends on your plan.

The Self-Pay Amount is the amount you pay if:

• You don't have insurance, or
• You decide not to use your insurance at UHS, or
• You are under-insured, which generally means that your insurance doesn't cover the care you need, or
• UHS doesn't accept your insurance (Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE).

Health Insurance and UHS

Privacy

To maintain your privacy, we do not post medical details to your What I Owe, but you can obtain an itemized statement in the UHS Cashier/Insurance office. Be aware that if you've given anyone eProxy privileges to pay your bills online, they can see your UHS charges. However, they cannot see the reason for your visit, your diagnoses, or the specific services you received.

Financial Bars

A financial bar will be placed on a student's record if payment is not received within 10 days from the date the charge is posted to What I Owe. A bar prevents the student from registering for classes or obtaining official transcripts or a diploma. Students must pay or arrange to pay their bill in full to clear the bar.

For More Information

Stop by the UHS Cashier/Insurance office at SSB 2.106 or call (512) 475-8394 to find out:

• Your balance due and options for payment
• Information about charges incurred at UHS
• How to get health insurance if you don't have it