Student Health Insurance

In addition to the Student Health Clinic Services which provide for outpatient services through payment of Fund B, the University has contracted with Macori, Inc. (underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company) to provide accident/illness insurance coverage. The plan also provides for outpatient surgery.

How to file a claim

Claim forms are available under "ID Cards and Forms" in the University of Nebraska Medical Center area on line at Macori, Inc.

Waivers

Full-time students who wish to waive out of the University's endorsed student health program may do so by providing proof of coverage through their spouse's, employer's, parent's, or personal plan by the first day of the beginning of their semester. Waiver forms may be completed on-line.

Participation and Cost

Full-time students
Students who are enrolled full-time are required to have inpatient (hospitalization) health insurance. Students may participate in the University-sponsored plan, or they may arrange for their own plan through a spouse, employer, parent or self. The cost is billed each semester on the student's tuition statement. If students do not wish to participate in the University plan, they must file a Waiver verifying alternate insurance.

Part-time students
Students who are enrolled part-time may also enroll in the health insurance program by contacting the student insurance representative at 402-559-7276, during the first two weeks of each semester.

In order to participate in the student insurance program, part-time students must also pay Fund B which entitles the student to use the outpatient health facilities (Student Health Clinic) located on the Third Level of the Durham Outpatient Center. It is the responsibility of the part-time student to make arrangements each semester with the Cashier's office to be billed for the student health insurance and Fund B.

Optional catastrophic coverage

Students may purchase optional catastrophic coverage through Macori, Inc. The Catastrophic option allows the student extra coverage for an additional fee. Renewal of the catastrophic option each semester is the responsibility of the student. The optional catastrophic coverage will not appear on the student's tuition statement. 

Dependents

The University of Nebraska Medical Center does not provide inpatient (hospitalization) insurance to dependents. If the student is interested in purchasing a major medical insurance plan for their dependents, they may purchase a policy privately from Macori, Inc. (1-800-285-8133) or any other private insurer.

The University does offer student health clinic privileges (Fund B) to dependents. Students may purchase these clinic privileges (Fund B) for their dependents through Student Financial Services (2nd floor Student Life Center). Please note: Fund B is not an insurance plan.