Those students who are enrolled in the university-sponsored health insurance plans may be eligible for partial coverage of the cost of private psychotherapy, provided that referral is made or approved by the Student Health Service psychiatrist, subject to any other policy limitations. The Counseling Center of the university is also available for short-term, nonacute emotional problems. The University Counseling Center offers a wide range of confidential counseling services at no charge to Emory students. Professional staff provide outreach programs and workshops for students, faculty, and staff who wish to learn about managing anxiety and stress, changing values and lifestyles, communication skills, time management, relationship concerns, and other topics. Faculty-Staff Clinic Students' dependents are not eligible for care through the Student Health Service.
Payment is requested at the time services are rendered.
Insurance Sickness, accident, and major medical group insurance is available to students and their dependents. Medical students are required to have private health insurance comparable to the mandatory Emory University plan or to participate in the university-sponsored plan. Participation in the university-sponsored plan or its equivalent is required of all foreign students. University-sponsored or comparable insurance is required for intercollegiate or intramural athletes. Fully enrolled students at Emory University School of Medicine are covered by medical liability insurance while taking elective programs locally, at other institutions, or at off-campus sites.