Columbia Health Program

By paying the Columbia Health Program fee, students enroll in the Columbia Health Program and can access the programs and services provided on campus through our five departments. The fee also includes coverage for specific off-campus services. The fee is mandatory and automatically billed through the Student Account Statement to all full-time students and to those who elect enrollment in the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan. Other students may elect enrollment in the Health Service Program; the fee is then added to the Student Account Statement. The fee provides coverage for services from September 1 through August 31 of the following year.

It is important to note that laboratory tests, radiology services, and prescriptions ordered by Columbia Health providers are not covered by the fee. Students will need to provide their health insurance coverage information at the time these services are received.

Students not enrolled in the Columbia Health Program may receive care through Medical Services for a fee of $60 per visit. 

Spouses and partners of Columbia students are not eligible to enroll in the Columbia Health Program. In urgent situations, spouses and partners may receive care at Medical Services for a $60 fee per visit. Columbia Health is unable to provide services to dependent children. 

Columbia Health Program Fee

All Columbia Students

Coverage dates: September 1, 2010 - August 31, 2011

Enrollment in the Columbia Health Program may be affected by a change in registration status. When a status change occurs, students are encouraged to call the Columbia Health Insurance Office to check on their enrollment.

*Applies to new summer trimester students only

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Coverage for Specific Off-Campus Services

Limited coverage for certain off-campus services is provided through the Columbia Health Program. This coverage is separate from the Columbia Student Medical Insurance Plan. It is available to all students enrolled in the Columbia Health Program regardless of the type of health insurance plan a student carries. There are limits and restrictions on this special coverage. Please review the descriptions and procedures for utilizing the benefits.

Coverage is provided for:

• treatment of accidental injury or medical emergencies
  • emergency room care
  • emergency inpatient hospital care
  • physician services related to the treatment of accidental injury or medical emergencies
• elective termination of pregnancy
• off-campus mental health services*
• outpatient treatment for chemical abuse*

Accidental Injuries and Medical Emergencies

Columbia Health Program Fee Off-Campus Services

• Enrolled in the Health Service Program and comparable plan
  • Preferred care: $25 copay per visit; 80% of the negotiated charges
  • Non-Preferred care: $25 deductible per visit; 60% of reasonable charges
  • Maximum of $2,000 per condition
• Enrolled in the Health Services Program and Basic level of the Plan
  • Preferred care: $25 copay per visit; 80% of the negotiated charges
  • Non-Preferred care: $25 deductible per visit; 60% of reasonable charges
  • Maximum of $2,000 per condition
• Enrolled in the Health Services Program and Comprehensive level of the Plan
  • Preferred care: $10 copay per visit; 80% of the negotiated charges
  • Non-preferred care: $10 deductible per visit; 60% of reasonable charges

Outpatient Mental Health Services*

• $10 copay/deductible per visit
• Preferred Care: 100% of the negotiated charge up to 7 visits
• Non-Preferred Care: 70% of the reasonable charge up to 7 visits

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