Student Health Insurance

The George Washington University is offering the Student Health Insurance Plan through United Healthcare Student Resources for the 2009-2010 academic year.

General student coverage begins August 22nd, 2009.  Law and Medical student coverage begins earlier.

The cost for student coverage for the 2009-2010 academic year are as follows:

Premium Rates
	Annual 8/22/09 - 8/21/10	Fall 8/22/09 - 12/31/09	Summer and Spring 1/1/10 - 8/21/10	Summer Only 5/1/10 - 8/21/10
Enrollment Deadline	10/15/2009	10/15/2009	2/1/2010	6/1/2010
Student	$1,614	$583	$1,031	$499
Spouse or Domestic Partner Only	$4,884	$1,766	$3,118	$1,512
Child(ren) Only	$2,379	$860	$1,519	$736

                                        ENROLLMENT IS EASY

Just click on the link below and follow the instructions. In the section labeled
"Find My School's Plan", type in "The George Washington University" as your school.

 
Click the link below to enroll in the medical or dental insurance program and review the full policy:
https://www.uhcsr.com/SelfServiceSupport/students/CollegeHome.aspx

General Fees

Student Health Service Cost
The student is directly responsible for any and all charges incurred and payment is expected at the time of the service. The SHS does not bill individuals, parents, or insurance companies, but will provide, upon request, a receipt documenting charges and payment at the time of service to assist students seeking reimbursement from their health insurance.  

Charges for currently registered students: 
$25 for medical office visit*
$50 for physicals
$65 for new / 60-minute psychiatric visit*
$65 for 60-minute psychiatric visit*
$45 for 30-minute psychiatric visit*

*Students enrolled in the GW Student Health Insurance Plan are exempt from this charge.

Effective September 5th, a fee will be charged to students who do not show up for appointments.  Appointments may be cancelled by calling 202-994-6827, Option #1.  The fee for missed medical appointments is $10.  The fee for missed 1 hour psychiatric appointments is $50, and the fee for missed 30 minute psychiatric appointments is $30.  Fees will be charged during the next patient visit. 

Additional charges may be incurred for lab work, medical supplies and medication. Please request specific information about costs at the time of your appointment.