Insurance plan for students
Kent State offers a student health insurance plan through UnitedHealthcare Student Resources. You may visit their website at www.uhcsr.com
Immunization requirement
All students born after Jan. 1, 1957, must show proof of 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines after the age of 1 and separated by at least one month. Documentation can be submitted by downloading the immunization certificate for your healthcare provider to complete or by requesting a copy of the immunization records from your primary physician or high school.
Filling a prescription my family doctor gave me at DeWeese Health Center pharmacy
Bring the prescription to our pharmacy and our pharmacists will fill it, but keep in mind that there are a few medications (including stimulants) that we do not stock on a regular basis. Call our pharmacy at 330-672-8254 to find out more information about your prescription. Insurance is not required to fill a prescription at our pharmacy, but only Caremark, Caresource and the student insurance plan are accepted. The pharmacy has very reasonable prices and self-pay rates on many prescriptions and over-the-counter medications.
Excuses for missing class due to illness
DeWeese Health Center does not provide written absence excuses for students who miss a class, presentation, quiz, exam or other academic responsibility.
Eligibility to be seen at DeWeese Health Center
Students enrolled during the fall, spring or summer semesters at any Kent State University campus, and Kent State faculty and staff are eligible to be seen at DeWeese Health Center.
For intersession eligibility and eligibility for students not currently enrolled during the summer semester, please contact us at 330-672-2232.
Claims to my insurance company
DeWeese Health Center is a network provider for most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem BC/BS, CIGNA, Medical Mutual of Ohio, UnitedHealthcare and many others. DeWeese Health Center submits claims to all insurance plans, regardless of our network participation. Please bring your insurance card to your appointment.
Charge on my account for $25
A $25 No Show Fee will be assessed in all clinics if you miss a scheduled appointment.
Allergy injections
DeWeese Health Center does not offer allergy injections. For a list of off-campus allergists and immunologists, you can click the link below.
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