Student Health Information
Student Health Insurance
All students enrolled at the University of Denver for at least one credit hour are included in the Student Health Insurance Plan, upon payment of premiums. Students are required to participate in the student insurance program unless they can prove they have adequate insurance coverage which will remain in affect throughout the entire academic year in which the student is enrolled.
- Payment of Premium and Period Coverage
The premium for the Student Health Insurance Plan is charged twice during the academic year and must be paid at Fall and Spring registration. Contact the insurance coordinator for the premium rates and additional information regarding student coverage (303.871.4136).
The Student Health Insurance Plan is automatically assessed to your bill. If you meet the University’s health insurance requirements you have the option to waive.
To waive the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) you must do so on-line by the deadline which is 3 weeks from the first day of classes EACH TERM. Go to the following link to access your MyWeb account to waive the fee: https://myweb.du.edu/pls/mdb/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin. Not waiving by the deadline means that you will be responsible to pay the fee. In order to waive you must have your present insurance carrier and policy number.
- Dependent Coverage
Insurance benefits for dependents (spouse, children) may be purchased by students who are insured under the Student Health Insurance Plan. A dependent is defined as the spouse of an insured student and an unmarried child from the moment of birth to 19 years of age. Contact the Student Insurance Office for details regarding dependent coverage (303.871.4136.)
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center is an outpatient facility where students and spouse may obtain a wide range of clinical services. The Student Health Center is staffed by physicians, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, and other health care professionals.
- Location
The Student Health Center is located in the Daniel L. Ritchie Sports and Wellness Center, 3rd floor, North Side, 2240 East Buchtel Blvd.
- Payment Options
Law students have two payment options when using the Student Health Center:- Students may pay the $150.00 per semester health fee, which will appear automatically on the tuition bill, when they have enrolled for eight (8) or more credit hours. The health fee entitles students to the following benefits at no additional charge: unlimited medical and primary care; annual gynecology office visits; many lab tests; therapeutic injections; inhalation treatments; allergy shots and other services.
The health fee does not cover immunizations, certain medical supplies, or injections for contraceptive purposes and specialist consultations. However, supplies, immunizations, medical and specialist consultations are covered at 100% when students have both the Health Fee and Student Health Insurance. Students who do not wish to pay the Health Fee must waive it online by going to MyWeb at https://myweb.du.edu/pls/mdb/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin. The Health Fee Waiver is separate from the Student Health Insurance Waiver. - Students who do not choose to pay for the health fee and the SHIP must pay for office visits and other charges on a fee-for-service basis. Consultations in dermatology, orthopedics, gynecology, and psychiatry are also available on a fee-for-service basis.
- Students who pay the Health Fee and DU Student Health Insurance are 100% covered for most services obtained at the Student Health Center. This includes all immunizations, PAP smears, routine physicals, etc. There is no deductible or co-payment and pre-existing conditions are not excluded.
- Students may pay the $150.00 per semester health fee, which will appear automatically on the tuition bill, when they have enrolled for eight (8) or more credit hours. The health fee entitles students to the following benefits at no additional charge: unlimited medical and primary care; annual gynecology office visits; many lab tests; therapeutic injections; inhalation treatments; allergy shots and other services.
Spouses of DU Law students are welcome to use the Student Health Center on a fee-for-service basis, or they may elect to pay the $150 semester health fee.
- Health and Counseling Center Hours
The Health Center is open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday all year; and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Saturdays, during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters. The Health Center is closed on Sundays.
- After Hours Emergencies
If you have an emergency and need to be seen immediately, go to the Emergency Room at Porter Hospital, 2525 South Downing St. Denver. For ambulance transport, call 303.871.3000. To speak with a physician when the Health Center is closed, or if you are unsure about whether you should be seen for treatment, call 303.788.0222. Identify yourself as a DU student.
For mental health concerns or emergencies, call 303.871.3000.
For an appointment, or additional information regarding the Student Health Center and the Student Health Fee, please phone 303.871.2205 or access the Student Health Center web site at www.du.edu/duhealth.
- Mental Health
- Counseling
University Counseling and Behavioral Health offers personal counseling. Services include individual, couple, family and group counseling for students with concerns about classes, academic performance, stress, anxiety, interpersonal relationships, depression, and any other psychological problems. All counseling is confidential. The first two individual sessions are free. Beginning with the third session, a fee will be charged for that and any subsequent sessions. The Student Health Insurance Plan will cover these costs, with no deductible requirements, up to a fixed amount. University Counseling and Behavioral Health also staffs a counselor on call which can be reached evenings and weekends by calling Campus Safety (x3000) and asking for the “Counselor on Call.” To schedule an appointment and/or receive over the phone consultation, contact the counseling office by calling 303.871.3511.
- Psychiatric Services
University Counseling and Behavioral Health has psychiatric consultants available in-house. There is an office visit charge for the psychiatrist and payment is required at the time of service. There is a special benefit for mental health services for students covered the DU Student Health Insurance Plan. These benefits are described in the Student Health Insurance brochure.