Students enrolled in credit courses and in attendance on the Urbana-Champaign campus are assessed two health fees: one covers health service at the McKinley Health Center and the Counseling Center, and the other provides group health insurance.
McKinley Health Center is located at 1109 S. Lincoln, U. Students who register for more than 5 credit hours are automatically charged the health service fee for McKinley services. Those who register for less credit may purchase the service by paying the fee at the Health Center's Business Office. McKinley is a primary care, outpatient medical clinic accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations and provides most of the medical services that students need while on campus. McKinley provides general medical care, mental health counseling, immunization and travel services, and a comprehensive program of health education and wellness promotion. Service units include a medical clinic; a women's health clinic; a men's health clinic; an immunization and travel clinic; a wellness promotion unit; a mental health unit; and a pharmacy. Laboratory and radiological services are also available. The staff at the health center include physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, psychologists, medical social workers, health educators, pharmacists, and laboratory and radiological technicians. The health fee covers doctor and nurse practitioner visits, treatment for illnesses and injuries, laboratory tests, and certain x-rays. Most prescriptions are available at the McKinley pharmacy at no additional charge or in some cases for a small co-payment. McKinley also offers immunizations, travel consultations and health education services, including advice about nutrition, stress management, fitness and sexuality.
Spouses of graduate students can also purchase McKinley services for a fee, if they can document that they have current health insurance that would cover medical care that McKinley does not provide (such as hospitalization, specialty health care, and emergency department visits) and if they also meet the University's immunization requirements. The fee provides access to the primary outpatient medical care, psychiatric services, and preventive programs provided by McKinley. The sign-up period for spousal coverage takes place two weeks before and after the beginning of each semester. Call the Business Office at 333-2719 or visit the office at room 111 McKinley for more information. Other dependents are not eligible for care at McKinley or at the Counseling Center unless they are also enrolled as students at the Urbana-Champaign campus.
McKinley's satellite clinic, SportWell, located in the Intramural Physical Education Building, serves students with sports-related concerns. In addition, McKinley maintains two health resource rooms where students can obtain health education materials, cold medications, and over-the-counter contraceptives. These resource rooms are located in McKinley and the Illini Union. For additional convenience, prescription refills and transfers can be requested through McKinley's Web site.
The Dial-A-Nurse is available at 333-2700 twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to answer health-related questions and to give advice. For information on how to schedule a non-emergency health appointment visit www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/General/appointments.htm. Failure to cancel an appointment will result in a fee unless you follow the “cancelling an appointment” instructions at www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/General/appointments.htm. McKinley's hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, but vary with time of year and department. The Medical Clinic and Pharmacy are also open on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Note that hours change during the winter break and summer.) For further information, please see www.mckinley.uiuc.edu or e-mail McKinley at mhc@uiuc.edu.
Although the health center provides care for the great majority of student health needs, it is not intended to be a total medical care service for every student. Students with health problems requiring care beyond McKinley services will be referred to community health care providers or hospitals. Responsibility for the cost of care not provided at McKinley remains with the student, or it may be covered by the student's health insurance.
Please be aware that the Illinois law requires that all incoming students have documentation of certain immunizations on record at McKinley. Your registration may be blocked if the Health Center does not receive your immunization documentation. Also, all incoming international students are required to have a tuberculosis-screening test. See the "Immunization Requirement at Registration for All Students" section for more information.
The Counseling Center is located at 110 Turner Student Services Building, 610 East John Street, C, 333-3704, www.couns.uiuc.edu. Counseling Center services are designed to help students address many of the academic, relational, and emotional concerns they face, such as: academic problems (e.g., motivation, anxiety, procrastination, learning difficulties); relationship problems; dual-career issues; transitions and life skills; eating and body image concerns; alcohol/substance abuse; depressed and anxious mood; loss or grief; family difficulties; lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender concerns; diversity and cultural differences; recovering from trauma (physical, emotional, sexual). Counseling Center services are confidential in accordance with state mental health law.
Members of the Counseling Center staff have extensive training and experience. In addition, staff members reflect much of the diversity that is found on campus and are committed to meeting the special needs of individuals from a variety of backgrounds whenever possible.
Each student who has paid the student health service fee is eligible for an Initial Appointment, which provides the opportunity for a student to talk confidentially with a counselor about immediate concerns. Initial Appointments are made on a same-day basis by calling the Counseling Center any time after 7:50 a.m. Because appointment times each day are limited and generally fill quickly, students are encouraged to call early. Counseling Center services are confidential (in accordance with state mental health law).
McKinley Health Center Mental Health Unit, 333-2705, provides counseling and psychiatric services for all students registered on the Urbana-Champaign campus who have paid the Health Service fee. There is no charge for visits. Services offered include individual, couple, and group counseling and psychotherapy and, when indicated, pharmacological treatment. Students who require prolonged or intensive services will be assisted in arranging private mental health care if desired.
The Psychological Services Center (505 East Green Street, C, 333-0041) is a professional service center for residents and organizations in the Urbana-Champaign area. Various therapeutic, assessment, consultative, and educational services are offered for adults, adolescents, and children, including individual and group therapy, marital and family therapy, and psychological assessments. Clinical services are provided by clinical interns and faculty members in the clinical psychology program in the Department of Psychology and the Counseling Psychology Program.
Centerpoint, a division of the Mental Health Center of Champaign County (1801 Fox Drive, C, 398-8080), offers counseling and crisis services for persons of all ages in Champaign County. Fees are charged on a sliding fee scale. Crisis telephone counseling is available 24 hours a day at 359-4141.
(for injury and illness which may require services beyond those McKinley can provide, including hospitalization and outpatient care)
The University provides and administers worldwide health insurance coverage for students. Health insurance is separate from McKinley Health Center and the McKinley health service fee. The health plan is mandatory for students who have not provided proof of other equivalent health insurance coverage. Please note that a tuition and fee waiver only partially covers the student health insurance fee; students are responsible for paying the remainder of this fee. The fee for the plan is automatically assessed along with tuition and other fees.
Benefits provided by the University's health insurance policy are detailed in the Student Health Plan booklet, which can be viewed from the Student Insurance Office Web site at www.si.uiuc.edu/. Students may request a booklet by sending e-mail to insure@uiuc.edu or picking up a copy at the Student Insurance Office.
During the Enrollment/Change Period at the beginning of each semester, students may purchase coverage for dependents, request an extension of prior coverage, apply for Open Enrollment Reinstatement, or apply for an exemption from the student health insurance fee. See www.si.uiuc.edu for these dates for 2007-2008. The necessary forms can also be downloaded from the Web site, and faxed, or deposited in person at the Student Insurance office during the Enrollment/Change Period. All forms mailed to the Student Insurance office must be postmarked by the deadline. For other deadlines consult the Student Insurance Office Web site at www.si.uiuc.edu/.
If you have questions or need more information, visit the Student Insurance Office Web site, read the Student Health Insurance Plan booklet, contact the Student Insurance Office at (217) 333-0165, or visit them in person at suite 480, Illini Union Bookstore.
In order to purchase dependent coverage, the student must be insured under the Student Health Plan. Dependent insurance must be applied for each semester during the Enrollment/Change Period. Dependent coverage becomes effective on the date of application and receipt of premium, or the beginning date of the semester for which coverage is being purchased; whichever is later. Dependents who were insured the prior semester will have no lapse in coverage provided the application and premium are received by the close of the Enrollment/Change Period. Dependents acquired (through marriage, birth, adoption, or entry into U.S.) after the enrollment period may be added to coverage provided application is made and premium paid within 31 days of the eligibility date (date of marriage, birth, adoption, or entry into U.S.). Coverage becomes effective on the date of eligibility. Payment of a full semester's premium for the semester in which the eligibility date occurred is required. Application forms can be downloaded from the Student Insurance Office Web site, or completed in person at the Student Insurance Office. Forms mailed to the Student Insurance Office must be postmarked by the deadline. For deadlines consult www.si.uiuc.edu, the Student Insurance booklet, or contact the Student Insurance Office at (217) 333-0165.
Insured students who do not plan to enroll for classes for the next consecutive semester (including summer) may elect to extend their coverage for themselves and for their dependents for one semester beyond the last enrolled semester. Students graduating from the University may elect to extend coverage for two semesters: premiums for both semesters must be paid at time of application. Extension forms can be downloaded from the Student Insurance Office Web site or completed in person at the Student Insurance office during the Enrollment/Change Period. All forms mailed to the Student Insurance Office must be postmarked by the deadline. Coverage for eligible dependents may also be extended for this period. For deadlines consult the Student Insurance Office Web site, the Student Insurance booklet, or contact the Student Insurance Office at (217) 333-0165.
Exemption from the insurance fee is granted when a student completes an exemption form and provides evidence of other health insurance coverage, which is in effect on or before the first day of a semester and deemed equivalent coverage to the University Plan. Equivalent coverage can have no more than a $500.00 deductible per plan year (the Student Insurance Plan has a $200.00 deductible), at least 80/20 benefits with no less than $200,000.00 in benefits per injury or illness, and have inpatient/outpatient and surgical coverage. Exemption forms must be completed during the Enrollment/Change Period. For deadlines consult the Student Insurance Office Web site, the Student Insurance booklet, or contact the Student Insurance Office at (217) 333-0165. An exemption will continue until such time as the student requests reinstatement into the plan, which is NOT guaranteed, or does not respond to a periodic request to confirm that he or she continues to be covered by another equivalent health insurance plan.
There are two ways to reinstate into the Student Health Insurance Plan: Change of Status Reinstatement and Open Enrollment Reinstatement. Rules and conditions for reinstatement vary, and details are available at www.si.uiuc.edu/. Change of Status Reinstatement can be implemented if loss of other insurance and a notice of such coverage termination from the prior insurance company is provided. Open Enrollment Reinstatement is for students who have not lost their other coverage, or if it has been more than 45 days since the termination of other coverage. For either option, the student must be registered in a way that they are eligible to be assessed the student insurance fee to be reinstated. Reinstatements must be done in person at the Student Insurance Office.
Under federal regulations, international students in J-1 status and their J-2 dependents are required to have health insurance while in the United States. Failure to maintain health insurance coverage is grounds for terminating a student's permission to remain in the United States. The Student Insurance Plan provided by the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign meets all requirements. The required coverage must include the following features:
International students can find additional information regarding health insurance at www.ips.uiuc.edu/isss/pages/index.php?catID=2&pageID=28. It is advisable to check with International Student and Scholar Services at www.ips.uiuc.edu/isss/ on a regular basis concerning these and any new requirements.
Illinois state law requires all new students to provide proof of immunity to certain contagious diseases (among them: diphtheria, measles, mumps, rubella, and tetanus) before enrollment. All admitted students will receive an Immunization Information Form, which must be completed and submitted upon arrival on campus. All international students will be screened for tuberculosis at the time of enrollment in accordance with the Illinois Department of Public Health. All students please note: if the required Immunization Information Form is not submitted, you will not be eligible to register for future terms. Immunization Information Forms are also available online from the McKinley Health Center Web site at www.mckinley.uiuc.edu/General/requirements.htm.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides dental insurance for graduate students holding waiver-generating appointments, at no additional cost. Consult the Graduate College Handbook to see if your appointment qualifies. Students in this group will be automatically enrolled in the plan upon the completion of their appointment papers. For students beginning in the fall term dental coverage begins on September 1 or the first day of a student's appointment, whichever is later, but not earlier than September 1. For students beginning in the spring term, coverage begins February 1 or the first day of a student's appointment, whichever is later, but not earlier than February 1. Please take this into consideration when scheduling appointments.
All other graduate students can voluntarily enroll in the same dental insurance plan by paying the annual premium. Graduate students may also voluntarily enroll dependents for coverage. Students, wishing to voluntarily enroll or wishing to enroll dependents, must enroll during the Enrollment/Change Period listed below.
For graduate assistants and fellows to see a brief overview of the plan, or for information about how to voluntarily enroll during the Enrollment/Change Period, or to enroll dependents, see the plan brochure (PDF). To view coverage details, how to choose a dentist, a list of participating dentists, claim forms, the privacy policy and more, go to www-4.deltadentalil.com/uofi.html.
For graduate students who are not assistants or fellows, to see a brief overview of the plan, or for information about how to voluntarily enroll during the Enrollment/Change Period, or to enroll dependents, see the plan brochure (PDF). To view coverage details, how to choose a dentist, a list of participating dentists, claim forms, the privacy policy and more, go to www-4.deltadentalil.com/uofi.html.
The dental plan, provided by Delta Dental of Illinois, covers two free annual exams/cleanings if using a participating Delta dentist or a partial reimbursement if using a non-Delta provider. The plan also covers a significant amount of the cost for additional basic services.
For the 2007-2008 academic year, the Enrollment/Change Period will be as follows for both dental and vision insurance coverage:
For fall, the enrollment period is September 1 through September 30, 2007
For spring, the enrollment period is February 1 through February 29, 2008
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign provides vision insurance for graduate students holding waiver-generating appointments, at no additional cost. Consult the Graduate College Handbook to see if your appointment qualifies. Students in this group will be automatically enrolled in the plan upon the completion of their appointment papers. For students beginning in the fall term vision coverage begins on September 1 or the first day of a student's appointment, whichever is later, but not earlier than September 1. For students beginning in the spring term, coverage begins February 1 or the first day of a student's appointment, whichever is later, but not earlier than February 1. Please take this into consideration when scheduling appointments.
All other graduate students can voluntarily enroll in the same vision insurance plan by paying the annual premium. Graduate students may also voluntarily enroll dependents for coverage. Students, wishing to voluntarily enroll or wishing to enroll dependents, must enroll during the Enrollment/Change Period listed below.
To voluntarily enroll or to enroll dependents for vision insurance, you need to fill out and submit the Vision Care Enrollment Form (PDF) during the Enrollment/Change Period.
The Vision Service Plan (VSP) provides one annual comprehensive eye exam by a participating doctor at no additional cost to plan members. Members also receive substantial discounts on glasses and contact lenses, and partial reimbursements for services by non-VSP providers. For plan details for graduate assistants and fellows, see the plan brochure (PDF). For plan details for graduate students who are not assistants and fellows, see the plan brochure (PDF). To see a list of local participating providers go to https://www.eyemedvisioncare.com/memweb/ProviderLocator. For the 2007-2008 academic year, the Enrollment/Change Period will be as follows for both dental and vision insurance coverage:
For fall, the enrollment period is September 1 through September 30, 2007
For spring, the enrollment period is February 1 through February 29, 2008
Graduate assistants and student workers are covered by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act. Failure to follow existing University policies or the provisions of the Act may affect the worker's right to compensation for lost wages or reimbursement for expenses incurred.
Staff and students injured during the course of work duties are requested to report promptly to either the Carle Occupational Medicine Department or the Christie Occupational Medicine Department, or to the respective emergency rooms when the occupational medicine units are closed. Although workers may see their personal physicians, the University will only pay "usual and customary" charges in these situations. Those who go first to the occupational medicine department at Christie or Carle will have all charges paid (including referrals) for compensable on-the-job injuries. Anyone who receives a work deferral for more than three days that is not issued by either of the occupational medicine departments must schedule a follow-up appointment with one of the two departments as soon as practical. It is the sole responsibility of injured workers to keep their departments and the Claims Management Office (810 South Sixth Street, 333-1080) informed of any work deferrals. Hours of operation for the two occupational medicine departments are:
Carle Occupational Medicine www.carle.com/Clinic/OccMed/Urbana.htm, Carle Foundation Hospital, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., weekdays, Telephone: 383-3077
Christie Occupational Health Service www.christieclinic.com/departments/detail.asp?DEPT_ID=17, 101 West University Avenue, C, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., weekdays, Telephone: 366-1310.