While most medical and wellness services can be obtained on campus at the Student Health Center, students will be referred to off-campus specialists or the emergency room as needed. Students are responsible for related charges. The student insurance can help to offset charges not covered by the primary insurance. The student insurance has no deductible, no provider restrictions, and will co-pay with primary insurance. Please be advised that, except in a true emergency, a referral from the Health Center is required for off-campus medical care using the student insurance plan.
Students are responsible for filing claims to their primary insurance companies.
The Health Center supplies claim forms and brochures for the student insurance plan, will file claims with the student insurance company and will provide assistance when needed with insurance matters. Students are not required to enroll in the student insurance plan in order to use the Health Center. The mission of Eckerd College Health Center is to provide accessible, cost-effective, high quality primary care, preventative services and health education in a college setting in order to optimize the student's ability to learn. These services focus on measures that enhance self-esteem and wellness development of mind, body and spirit, and not solely on problems or illness. Health Center Staff Joseph D. Carella, Psy.