Student Health Program
All full-time students participate in the Student Health Program, which provides care and services offered by the University Health Service and the University Counseling Center. The Student Health Program consists of two components: the Mandatory Health Fee and the UR Student Health Insurance Plan (Aetna).
Mandatory Health Fee
The mandatory health fee assures the availability of accessible, high quality health care services on campus for all full-time University of Rochester students. All full-time students pay the mandatory health fee, which covers care and services provided by the University Health Service (UHS) and the University Counseling Center (UCC) at their offices. The mandatory health fee for the 2024-2025 academic year is $828. The charge for the mandatory health fee appears on your tuition billing statement. Services Covered by the Mandatory Health Fee- Primary care visits with physicians, nurse practitioners, and registered nurses at the University Health Service (UHS).
- Full range of primary care services provided by the University Health Service (i.e., care and treatment for illnesses and injuries, evaluation and treatment of medical conditions, management of on-going medical problems, sexual and reproductive health, allergy injections, immunizations, and the care and advice for any health concern. See Services for Full-time Students more information about services offered.
- Visits with UHS psychiatrists for assessment and medication management (with a referral from a UHS primary care provider or a UCC therapist)
- A comprehensive initial assessment, an individualized treatment plan, and support to put such a plan into action provided by the University Counseling Center (UCC) on an individual, couples, or group basis
- UHS physician and UCC mental health professional on call 24 hours/day, 7 days/week
- Health education and health promotion services provided by the UHS Health Promotion Office
- Public health and disease prevention programs