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Who is eligible to receive services at the Student Health
Service? Any Miami University student is eligible.
Do I need to have an appointment?
Appointments are certainly encouraged in order to save time. A
majority of the patient traffic is walk-in and students who do so
are given appointments when they check in.
If I'm sick how do I get the Student Health Service? Can I
park in the lot? Please call medical transport at
513-529-2277 for a
ride. The Red Express bus also stops near our door. The Campus Ave. parking garage is
available next door to the Health Services and parking will be validated for 90 minutes.
What do I need to bring with me?
Your student identification card is required to verify eligibility
for service. Also bring your insurance card.
Do I need to bring my insurance card?
Yes. The Student
Health Service will file claims directly to the insurance company if
you wish us to. Visa and MasterCard are also options.
Does the medical history form need to be completed and
returned to the SHS before orientation or before registration for
classes? Yes. A completed medical history form (found on-line)
is required to be on file for all registered students. First year
students register during orientation and their registration cannot
be finalized until a completed medical history form is on file.
Can students utilize the Student Health Service even if they
do not purchase the student health insurance? Yes. All
students are required to have insurance (see Student Insurance) and
the University offers a policy for those who would like to purchase
it. However, the services of the SHS are available to all students.
Is there a difference in service provided for students who
have the student health insurance than for those who do not?
No. The care provided for eligible students is the same regardless
of their insurance coverage.
Will the student health insurance cover charges at the SHS?
Yes. The student health insurance will cover routine charges for
services at the SHS– the standard medical care provided for illness
or injury after the deductible is met. It does not cover routine
physical examinations or immunizations – prevention or wellness
services.
What if I take allergy shots, or need the service of a
medical specialist not available at the Student Health Service?
For services we are unable to provide, we make referrals to the
appropriate specialist.
Can my parents get a copy of my SHS charges? If
you are over 18 we must have your written permission to provide a
record of your charges or anything else related to your care at the SHS. See Medical Records.
Can my home physician call in a prescription? Yes. Your
home physician may call or fax in a prescription. You may also bring
laboratory or X-ray orders from home.
If I am treated at the SHS will my parents be notified?
If the situation is serious and you are in the company of the
clinician, you can give verbal permission for your parents to be
contacted. Otherwise, the visits are part of your medical record and
remain confidential. The same applies to conversations with the
clinician about your treatment –- your permission is required for
such information to be released.
Where do I go when the Health Center is closed and I need
medical treatment?
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