Costs
Most primary care examinations are free of charge through the collection of the Student Wellness Fee. There is no co-pay, no deductible. Reasonable fees are charged for prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
All students who paid the Student Wellness Fee are eligible.
Fees are also collected for laboratory tests, procedures, treatments, specialty care services. These fees are minimal through the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP).
Payment: Payment is due at the time of service check, VISA, Mastercard, Discover, and American Express or CampusCash. No cash accepted.
Insurance Coverage: Students are strongly encouraged to have medical insurance to cover at least medical emergencies. The Student Wellness Fee is not insurance and different from the USD Student Health Insurance Plan premium. Click here to learn more about the Student Health Insurance Plan coverage provided by Aetna.
Aetna Student Insurance Billing: The Student Health Center bills the Student Health Insurance Plan provided by Aetna on behalf of students who purchased the policy through the University. Students who are seen at the Student Health Center can receive a referral to reduce out-of-pocket costs and have their in-network deductible is waived.
Other Insurance Billing: The Student Health Center does not bill third party insurance companies. Some fees may be partially or fully reimbursed by your insurance. Obtain a receipt at check-out in order to submit out-of-pocket expenses to your insurance carrier for reimbursement.
Third-party services: All charges for services provided outside of the SHC, such as emergency or urgent care, referred specialist, radiology imaging, and outside lab testing are the responsibility of the student.
Low-cost clinics: A number of low-cost area clinics are available for medical services.
Office Visit and Specialty Fees
| Office Visit Fees | Students with SHIP |
Students who paid the Student Wellness Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care Visit | $0 | $0 |
| Nurse Visits | $0 | $0 |
| Travel Medicine (w/o immunizations) (No Show Fee) |
$0 | $40 |
| Sport Physicals (No Show Fee) | $0 | $20 |
| DMV Physicals (No Show Fee) | $0 | $40 |
| ADHD Management (No Show Fee) |
$0 | Initial fee + semester fee |
| Allergy Management | $0 | Initial fee + semester fee |
| Albuterol Nebulizer Treatment | $0 | $20 |
Procedure Fees
| Office Visit Fees | Students with SHIP | Students who paid the Student Wellness Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Nebulizer Treatment | $0 | $20 |
| Cryotherapy (Wart removal) | $0 | $10 per visit |
| Ear Irrigation | $0 | $10 |
| EKG | $0 | $20 |
| Incision and Drainage of Abscess | $0 | $30 |
| IV Hydration | $0 | $25 |
| Laceration Repair (Sutures) | $0 | $40 |
Common Laboratory Fees
Numerous laboratory tests can be initiated at the Student Health Center. Lab specimens must be obtained prior to 4 p.m. each day. The following is a list of the most frequently ordered tests. Prices subject to change.
| Laboratory Fees | Students with SHIP | Students who paid the Student Wellness Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Count (CBC) | $0 | $10 |
| Chlamydia(Vaginal/Urine sample) | $0 | $30 |
| Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP) | $0 | $10 |
| Culture, Miscellaneous | $0 | $25-$35 |
| Culture, stool | $0 | $30 |
| Ferritin | $0 | $15 |
| Glucose, fingerstick | $0 | $7 |
| Gonorrhea (Vaginal/Urine sample) | $0 | $20 |
| Hemoglobin A1C | $0 | $10 |
| Hepatic Function Panel | $0 | $10 |
| Herpes Simplex Virus Culture | $0 | $20-25 |
| HIV-4 | $0 | $30 |
| Homocysteine (Nutritional, Congenital) | $0 | $30 |
| HPV DNA (High Risk) | $0 | $45 |
| Iron (TIBC) | $0 | $20 |
| Lipid Panel | $0 | $15 |
| Mono test, in-house | $0 | $15 |
| Pap, conventional | $0 | $25 |
| Pregnancy test, rapid in-clinic | $0 | $10 |
| Rapid Strep, in-house | $0 | $10 |
| RPR (Syphilis) | $0 | $10 |
| Throat Culture | $0 | $25 |
| Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) | $0 | $20 |
| Urinalysis, in-house | $0 | $-0- |
| Urine Culture | $0 | $25 |
| Vaginal Wet prep | $0 | $15 |
| Vitamin B-12/Folate | $0 | $20 |
|
STI Screenings Include: Gonorrhea (Vaginal/Urine sample) Chlamydia/HIV/RPR (Syphilis) |
$0 |
up to $100 Or Free with the SHIP |
Common Supply Fees
| SUPPLY | Students with SHIP | Students who paid the Student Wellness Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Wrap | $0 | $3 |
| Crutches | $0 | $20 |
| Slings | $0 | $7 |
| Splints | $0 | $5-$40 |
Vaccines
The Student Health Center offers a vaccine clinic with special hours and an array of vaccines.