Department of Family Medicine

WELCOME TO UNMC STUDENT HEALTH FUND B 

All UNMC students are automatically enrolled in Student Health Fund B during registration. Through payment of Fund B, students are provided healthcare services in the Durham Outpatient Center Family Medicine clinic during Student Health Hours. Fund B for Student Health begins at 12:01 a.m. on the first day of the semester for which the premium covers. Fund B coverage ceases for UNMC students at 11:59 p.m. on a student's termination date, graduation date, or the last day of the semester (for continuing students). 

The Student Health Outpatient Center is operated by the Department of Family Medicine at UNMC. The Director of Student Health, Douglas H. Wheatley, M.D., reports to the Chairman of the Department. The Director also meets regularly with the Student Health Advisory Committee of the UNMC Student Senate. Issues regarding Student Health policies, services, or fees are discussed with the Advisory committee prior to implementing any changes. Any concerns regarding clinical services should be brought to the attention of Dr. Wheatley.

The objective of Student Health is to provide outpatient health care which is accessible, available, accountable, and appropriate within the limitation of resources. 

IN THE EVENT OF AN INJURY OR ILLNESS

Students should keep the following in mind:

• If becoming injured or ill while on the University campus, a student should report at once to the UNMC Student Health Clinic during Student Health hours. The Student Health Clinic is located on the 3rd floor of the Durham Outpatient Center in the Family Medicine Clinic. If the Student Health Clinic is closed or the injury/illness occurs during the weekend, holiday, or is a Medical Emergency, the student should report to the UNMC Emergency Room. [click for map]

• If an illness or injury occurs while off-campus, a student should obtain the necessary treatment and report the visit to the Student Health Clinic (402-559-5158) within 48 hours in order to have the necessary referral issued.  

PLEASE NOTE: A student MUST notify Student Health (402-559-5158) within 48 hours of an emergency or hospital release so that a referral for the visit can be issued. No referral will be issued if the student fails to report the injury/illness to Student Health within 48 hours of treatment. 

ELIGIBILITY

Undergraduate/professional students enrolled for 7 or more credit hours (Graduate students 5 or more hours) are required to pay Fund B and are eligible to use Student Health Outpatient Services. These students must present a properly validated PHOTO ID to the Student Health Outpatient Clinic prior to services..  

Part-time students and dependents of students are also eligible for utilizing the Student Health Outpatient Clinic. Those fees are paid to the Finance Office with tuition each semester and prior to June 1 for summer coverage. Medical services excluded by Student Health will be billed to the student's/dependent's insurance carrier or will be the responsibility of the student.  

SUMMER COVERAGE FOR NON-ENROLLED STUDENTS

Students not enrolled during the summer session (June 1 until the first day of classes in the fall) can pay a small fee to the Finance Office/Cashier prior to June 1 for summer coverage.

 Questions regarding Student Health Fund B may be directed to the Student Health Coordinator at 402-559-5158.