Student Health Information

Academic Year 2002-2003

STUDENT HEALTH AND UIC HEALTH INSURANCE FEES

As part of your College of Medicine-Rockford student fees, each semester you are charged two health related fees:   student health and health insurance.   Per fall and spring semesters, the student health fee is $88 (student health services and mental health) and the UIC Student Insurance fee is $315.   Summer semester fees are yet to be determined but will be approximately $59 and $207, respectively.   To receive student health and counseling services, you must be a registered student who has paid the student health fee and has insurance.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

All seven of the College of Medicine-Rockford Clinics will provide student health services (described below) to registered students using the funds collected from the Student Health Fee/Student Counseling Fee and insurance reimbursement.   (Expenses for the academic year will be reviewed each semester.   Services provided are subject to change.)   As is the case with all patient records at our clinics, student medical records are kept confidential.

UICOM-ROCKFORD CLINICS

      University Family Health Center **       Phone:   972-1000

      1221 East State Street                                 Office Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 (M-F)

      Rockford, IL 61104

      University Primary Care Clinic at Rockton **      Phone:   395-5879 or 624-2644

      1511 Blackhawk Boulevard                                           Office Hours:  9:00 to 5:00 (M, T, F)

      Rockton, IL 61072                                                                                    9:00 to 11:00 (W, Sa)

                                                                                                                          9:00 to 8:00 (Th)

      University Primary Care Clinic at Mount Morris **       Phone:   395-5877 or 734-6061

      405 Charles Avenue                                                                Office Hours: 9:00 to 5:00 (M, T, Th, F)

      Mount Morris, IL 61054                                                                                   9:00 to 12:00 (W, Sa)

      University Frederick W. Shappert Primary Care Clinic at Belvidere **   

                                                                      Phone: 547-5461 or  395-5886

      2170 Pearl Street                                   Office Hours:9:00 to 5:00 (M, T, Th, F)

      Belvidere, IL 61008                               9:00 to 12:00 (W, Sa)

      ** Same day appointments are offered at the above listed UIC-Rockford College of Medicine Clinics and will be scheduled with the first available provider (Director, Resident, or Nurse Practitioner)

      Women’s and Children’s Health Center       Phone:   637-0000

      2780 McFarland Road       Office Hours – Ob/Gyn:   9:00 to 5:00 (M-F)

      Rockford, IL 61107                                        Peds:   9:00 to 5:00 (M-F)

                                                                               Peds:   9:30 to 12:30 (Sa)

      Asthma and Allergy                            Phone:   395-5560

      1601 Parkview Avenue                        Office Hours – 8:30 to 5:00 (M-Th)

      Rockford, IL 61107                               Closed Friday and Saturday

      University Psychiatric Services       Phone:   395-5870

      1601 Parkview Avenue                        Office Hours – 8:30 to 5:00 (M, F)

      Rockford, IL 61107                               8:30 to 6:30 (T, W, Th)

URGENT CARE, AFTER HOURS, OR EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES – CHECK YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY.   CONTACT YOUR INSURANCE PROVIDER.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES (continued)

As a benefit to UICOM-R registered students who use services at our UICOM-R clinics, the deductible will be waived.   Generally there will be no out of pocket expenses for services received at a UICOM-R clinic.

Qualification:

• Must be a current student or an immediate family member (Spouse and dependent children 22 years and under).
• It is mandatory that all students carry health insurance.   For immediate family members without insurance, there will be a flat discount of 25% on all services received from our UICOM-R clinics.
• It is mandatory that the providers keep a chart and records for every student or family member at every visit.
• NOTE: Discounts will not be provided for services considered cosmetic or non-medical in nature.   Medical supplies are excluded from this policy.

If you receive a billing notice and are unsure of the contents, please bring the notice as soon as possible to Allena Fortson, room   S-315, or call 815-395-5581.

STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES PROVIDED AT

UIC-ROCKFORD COLLEGE OF MEDICINE CLINICS

(Subject to change)

•  Routine Office Visits for common acute illnesses and injuries

•  Age-appropriate preventive services

•  Preventive gynecologic care, including screening pap smears

•  Risk-appropriate sexually transmitted disease screening

•  Physical exams and PPD skin testing

•  Administration of desensitization injectables

•  Immunizations if medically necessary (possible charges for vaccines)

•  Routine Office Based Laboratory Tests

STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

Most health insurance policies cover injury and illness but do not provide a benefit for preventive care.   It is recommended that you know your health insurance coverage and benefits.   It is mandatory that all students have health insurance.   Carry your health insurance card in your wallet at all times.

Most students enroll in the health insurance provided by the university, UIC Student Health Insurance.   However, some elect to obtain individual coverage or are covered by a family member’s policy.   Those who are not on the UIC Student Health Insurance must submit a form by a mandated date to our Rockford Registrar, Allena Fortson, (S-315, 395-5581) which indicates exemption to the university insurance.   If you do not submit this form, you will automatically be billed for the UIC Student Health Insurance.

CCN PROVIDERS

Please access www.ccnusa.com for a complete listing of CCN providers.

** UIC-Rockford College of Medicine Clinic providers are on the CCN providers list.   If a provider is not listed in the specialty you need, BEFORE SERVICE , please contact Allena Fortson at 815-395-5581.

CCN HOSPITAL PROVIDERS

LAPSE IN UIC STUDENT HEALTH INSURANCE

While not registered as a student you DO NOT have the university health insurance, so it is strongly recommended that you acquire other coverage.   If you were on the UIC Student Health Insurance policy for at least 6 consecutive months, prior to a lapse in the UIC Student Health Insurance coverage (and are ineligible for other insurance coverage such as Medicare), you can purchase an extension of the UIC Student Health Insurance policy for up to 6 months.   However, there will be charges for all student health services not covered by your health insurance.   Talk with our Rockford Registrar, Allena Fortson (S-315, 395-5581).     

HEALTH RELATED ISSUES FOR OUT-OF-ROCKFORD ELECTIVES

Students who wish to do an out-of-city elective should contact the other school to inquire about health - related requirements.   Immunizations and/or titers that are required by other institutions, but not by UIC-Rockford, are the responsibility of the individual student.

If an out-of-city rotation requires immunizations, titers, or both, you can get them done at the University Family Health Center.   However, payment will be YOUR responsibility.   Most health insurance policies do not include these in their coverage.

To facilitate your requests, we ask that you do the following:

•  Identify the date by which you would like the results.   Next contact Nancy Peterson ( nanpeter@uic.edu or 972-1000) to discuss the issue and determine the time frame needed for obtaining immunization and/or titer materials in order to have the results by the needed date.

•  Email Nancy Peterson <nanpeter@uic.edu>, Karen Hickey <karenh@uic.edu> and Allena Fortson <allenam@uic.edu> one week prior to your desired date to receive results.   State the immunizations and/or titers required and for what rotation and site.

•  After sending the email, you may go the University Family Health Center.   You do not need an appointment for a lab.  The lab hours are 8:30-5:00, Monday through Friday.  You do not need any appointment as long as you have contacted Nancy Peterson.

•  When the results are received by the University Family Health Center, Nancy Peterson will forward a copy to Allena for your student records.   Allena will also put a copy of the results in your mailbox.

Students who wish to do electives in other countries must contact the Office of Medical Education and Evaluation, (S-319, 395-5590), as early as possible to receive information concerning health related issues.   Students will be required to obtain appropriate prophylaxis and purchase evacuation insurance.

PRESCRIPTIVE DRUGS

•  Check your health insurance policy regarding benefits and procedures.

•  UIC Student Health Insurance:   100% allowable charges/$2500 maximum per policy year with a deductible ($10 for generic and $20 for non-generic).   For exclusions, check your health insurance policy.   Students can go to any pharmacy.   You pay the bill and send the receipt for reimbursement (see Claim Procedure section in your brochure).

•  The Oral Contraceptive Discount for registered medical students requires a prescription from an “authorized” UICOM-Rockford Provider at one of our UICOM-Rockford Clinics.   Payment (cost of medication, shipping and handling) will be made directly by the student to UIC Eye and Ear Infirmary (EEI) pharmacy and the prescription will be mailed directly to your residence.   You and your UIC physician will complete the required form for order and payment.   A credit card is preferred for payment and faster processing of the prescription.

MENTAL HEALTH/COUNSELING SERVICES

•  It is recommended, but not required, that you initially consult with Dr. Kashima, (S-309, 395-5630) or Kathy Norman, (S-302, 395-5629), because there may be several options for resolving your concerns.

•  Check your health insurance policy regarding mental health benefits.

•  UIC Student Health Insurance:   50% allowable charges/$50 per day/52 days maximum for providers in and out of the CCN network .

•  As a benefit to students, the UIC-Rockford College of Medicine University Psychiatric Services will waive your insurance co-payment for up to six sessions per academic year if you have UIC Student Health Insurance.   After the six sessions, the student’s insurance should still apply (up to $50 per day up to 52 visits per year).   The $45 co-payment will be discounted 50% so the student will pay $22.50 per visit.   When the student’s insurance does not provide coverage, it remains the student’s responsibility for payment.   The list of providers excludes Drs. Garcia and Winegarden.   Other policies will be reviewed before payment is established.   Call Nancy Vandervort, Dr. Slack’s assistant, at 395-5874 for an appointment.

•  If you choose a non-UIC Rockford College of Medicine Mental Health provider, your student health fee will cover your co-payment for up to six sessions per academic year.   You must pay the deductible.

•  In all cases, bring your mental health/counseling bills to Student and Alumni Affairs, Allena Fortson, (S-315, 395-5581).

•  There are several community mental health professionals in Rockford.   Students have had both positive and negative experiences.   Evaluate your mental health professionals just as you would any health professional.   Ensure that you have a positive working relationship to obtain the most out of the experience.

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES

For insured family members of registered students, injury and illness services provided at the UICOM-Rockford Clinics will waive the balances left unpaid by insurance.

This benefit does not apply to Preventive/Wellness care.

BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS – NEEDLESTICK AND EXPOSURE PROTOCOL

**This is to protect your health

• Keep your needlestick and exposure protocol wallet card with you at all times
• Follow instructions on card
• ALWAYS FOLLOW-UP WITH THE UNIVERSITY FAMILY HEALTH CENTER 972-1000
• NO exposure is too small to report

Questions? Contact  Allena Fortson at 815-395-5581 or by e-mail at allenam@uic.edu