Health and Wellness Referral Guide
Medical Care and Insurance Plans
The Universities at Shady Grove (USG) is a non-residential education center and does not offer health care services onsite. USG does, however, provide information regarding a variety of services and insurance plans available to students. It is the student's responsibility to obtain coverage where required and to arrange for all needed medical care. Information regarding available services and options for coverage are provided below.
Bowie State University
All Bowie State University (BSU) students enrolled full-time are required to carry health insurance. Students may either provide proof of private health insurance or purchase insurance through American College Student Association- http://www.acsa.com/. For more information call 1-888-488-2272 or 1-888-526-2272.
Towson University
Towson University (TU) requires all international students on F or J visas are automatically enrolled in the school-sponsored insurance plan as they are required to have health insurance according to Towson University policies. You can find more about the minimum insurance standards at http://wwwnew.towson.edu/dowellhealthcenter/minimum.html or contact the Health Center at 410-704-2466.
University of Baltimore
The costs of hospitalization, specialist care, diagnostic work-ups, and emergency care are incredibly high. The University of Baltimore Student Health and Accident Insurance Plan is designed to help students meet such costs whether in Baltimore or outside the area. We are offering one policy that: serves students in both sickness and injury, provides prescription coverage, provides limited preventative health care services, and can also be purchased for spouses and children, by the semester or annually. Informational brochures and registration forms can be picked up in the Business or Student Affairs offices. All part-time and full-time students are eligible to enroll in the insurance program. The premium may be paid with the tuition payment in the Business Office. Students receiving financial aid may have the cost of insurance deducted from their award. For more information visit: http://www.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=491 or call 410-837-4200.
University of Maryland, Baltimore
As a full-time student you are required to carry and provide evidence of health insurance. If you do not carry health insurance on your own, you may purchase a policy through the University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB)'s Office of Student Accounts. For more information or to enroll for coverage, students may contact UMB's Office of Student Accounts at 410.706.2930.
University of Maryland Baltimore County
You are urged to carry your own health insurance, purchase insurance through the university, or apply for Maryland Medical Assistance. UMBC offers both domestic and international health insurance policies. International students who have J-1 or F-1 visas are REQUIRED to have health insurance that meets U.S. State Department requirements. To receive a health insurance packet, visit the University Health Services webpage at www.umbc.edu/uhs/insure.htm. For more information, including group health programs available to all UMBC students, please contact UMBC's University Health Services at 410.455.2542.
University of Maryland, College Park
You are encouraged to carry hospitalization insurance. You must be sure that current insurance will provide needed coverage. If it does not, a student health insurance plan is available through the University of Maryland, College Park. MAMSI Life and Health Insurance Company provides health insurance designed for UMCP students. It provides coverage for accidents and illnesses. You may sign up for MAMSI during the open enrollment periods at the beginning of each term or within 30 days of being removed from another policy. Information about MAMSI is mailed to students prior to fall and spring semesters or can be obtained from the University Health Center (UHC). If you have questions about insurance, contact Mrs. Gray in the UHC insurance office at 301.314.8165. MAMSI's Web site is www.MAMSI.com.
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) does not provide health insurance for its students. UMES's Student Health Center does, however, provide information about special student-rate insurance plans for those needing health insurance coverage. It is highly recommended that you have complete health coverage. For more information about available insurance plans, students may contact UMES's Student Health Center at 410.651.2200.
University of Maryland University College
In accordance with our focus on the nontraditional and part-time student, the University of Maryland University College (UMUC) does not require that you carry health insurance. UMUC does not offer any institutionally sponsored health insurance programs. You may wish to pursue other privately based health insurance programs and health and wellness resources as provided here.
Shady Grove Hospital
9901 Medical Center Drive
Rockville, Maryland 20850
301.279.6000
adventisthealthcare.com
Nearby Shady Grove Hospital offers an array of valuable health care services including emergency services, inpatient and outpatient services, obstetrics and gynecology, prevention and wellness services, physical therapy, radiology, cardiology, a variety of health related classes, seminars and more. Run by Adventist Health Care, it offers services by appointment or on a walk-in basis as needed. The hospital is open 24 hours, seven days a week. Shady Grove Hospital accepts persons with and without health insurance and accepts a wide variety of health insurance plans.