For information on prescription drug coverage see the Student Health Pharmacy . Charges incurred at Student Health Service not covered by the UNC Student Health Insurance Plan are the responsibility of the student and are transferred to the student's account at the University Cashier at Bynum Hall. Student Health Service does not routinely file insurance for outpatient services except upon request for special situations. Student Health Service Cashier gives the student a receipt for medical services to file with their insurance company for reimbursement when they check out. To avoid charges that are not reimbursable, please check with your HMO before utilizing Student Health Service.
Some insurance plans limit coverage to certain preferred providers.
If Student Health Service is not a preferred provider under your plan, charges for services at Student Health Service may not be covered by your insurance. To avoid charges that are not reimbursable, please check with your insurance company before utilizing Student Health Service if you anticipate the need for services that may require addtional costs that are typically covered as benefits of a health insurance plan. Student Health Service is not part of UNC Hospitals or UNC Health Care. Pharmacy drug benefits Many insurance plans offer a prescription card benefit program. Student Health Service Pharmacy participates in most of these plans.