University Health Service (UHS)
Health Insurance for Post-Doctoral Fellows (0095)
J-1 Visa Fellows, J-1 Student Interns, and Psychiatry/Psychology Interns
During the time of your appointment at the University of Rochester, you have the option of participating in a comprehensive health plan offered by the University Health Service (UHS). The health plan includes a health fee (also called the mandatory health fee) and health insurance. If you choose to participate in the health plan, your primary care visits will be with the health care providers at the University Health Service (UHS).
If you choose to participate in the health plan, your coverage will include:
- Health Fee: This fee covers the cost of visits to the University Health Service (UHS) and the University Counseling Center (UCC). The fee for the 2013-2014 academic year is $41/month. You will be assigned a primary care provider (PCP) at UHS and your appointments will be scheduled with your PCP whenever possible. For more information about services provided by the University Health Service (UHS), check "Services for Full-time Students."
- Health Insurance: The fee for the University-sponsored Aetna Student Health insurance plan is $177/month for the 2013-2014 academic year. The plan covers hospitalization, surgery, diagnostic laboratory tests and x-rays, and other specific services. Please note: The plan does not cover primary care visits outside within 50 miles of the University since these services are provided by the University Health Service. For more information about the insurance plan, click here.
If you decide not to enroll in the health plan: You are welcome to come to the University Health Service (UHS) to receive your personal health care on a fee-for-service basis. Visits to UHS are by appointment. If you choose to come to UHS for your personal health care, we recommend calling the UHS Billing Manager at 585-275-2638 for assistance before calling to schedule an appointment.
If you would like insurance coverage for your family:
If you enroll in the health plan, you can also enroll your spouse and/or dependent child(ren). The fee to enroll your spouse is the same as the fee you pay ($41/month for the mandatory health fee and $177/month for health insurance). Your spouse's visits to the University Health Service and to the University Counseling Center are covered by the mandatory health fee.
The fee to enroll your dependent child(ren) in the health insurance portion of the health plan is $303.25/month. You do not pay the mandatory health fee for your children since UHS does not provide services for children under the age 16. Another option for your dependent children may be Child Health Plus, which is offered by New York State. There are specific eligibility requirements for this plan. For information about Child Health Plus and Healthy New York, check Insurance for Families.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR ENROLLING IN THE HEALTH PLAN:
Submitting the Paperwork:
- If your department is paying for your health insurance:
Bring the following documents to the UHS Insurance Office in Room 204 in the UHS Building on the River Campus. If you prefer, your department can mail these documents to UHS (Box 270617) by intramural mail.
- If you are paying for the insurance plan yourself:
Bring the following documents to the UHS Insurance Office in Room 204 in the UHS Building on the River Campus.
- Aetna Student Health Enrollment Form
- UHS Patient Registration Form – If you are enrolling your spouse, please complete a registration form yourself and one for your spouse.
- UR Appointment Form (506 Form) – Available from your department.
- Your payment. You can pay by check (made payable to the University Health Service) or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
- If your department is paying part of the costs and you are paying the rest:
Bring the following documents to the UHS Insurance Office in Room 204 in the UHS Building on the River Campus.
- Aetna Student Health Enrollment Form
- UHS Patient Registration Form – If you are enrolling your spouse, please complete a registration form yourself and one for your spouse.
- UR Appointment Form (506 Form) – Available from your department.
- 312 Blue Requisition for your coverage – Available from your department.
- Payment for the portion you are paying. Payment can be made by check (made payable to the University Health Service) or by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, or Discover).
Questions: Contact the UHS Insurance Advisor at insurance@uhs.rochester.edu.