Eligibility for UHS Services
All students at the University of Kentucky are eligible to use the University Health Service for their health care. All University of Kentucky full-time students pay a mandatory Health Fee as part of tuition which entitles them to most services at University Health Service at minimal cost.
Call 859-323-2778 for a UHS appointment.
Part-time students may elect to pre-pay the Health Fee to entitle them to receive the same covered benefits as full-time students or they may use the University Health Service on a fee-for-service basis. Part-time UK students may pay the fee at the Student Billing Office in the Funkhouser Building.
Graduate students who are not registered in classes but are actively engaged in research leading to a degree are eligible to use the University Health Service and can pay the Health Fee. These students may be asked to obtain verification of their status from their department chairperson, dean or academic advisor each semester.
Students who have graduated and have a record on file are eligible to be seen in that clinic at UHS on a fee-for-service basis for one semester following graduation. (e.g. - students who graduate in May may be seen during the following summer months; students who graduate in August may be seen during the following fall semester; students who graduate in December may be seen during the following spring semester.) During this period, former students should arrange to have their medical records transferred to their new physician.
Spouses of all eligible students who are not students themselves may be seen at University Health Service for all services on a fee-for-service basis except behavioral health visits. They must present their spouse's student ID to receive treatment. Children and other family members are not eligible.
J-Scholars and ESL students who have purchased the student insurance plan are eligible to be seen on a fee-for-service basis.
BCTC Students
Bluegrass Community and Technical College students Bluegrass Community and Technical College students enrolled at Bluegrass Community and Technical College (at the Cooper, Regency or Winchester campuses) may receive services through University Health Service under these guidelines: Participating and eligible campuses include: Cooper, Winchester, and Regency only. Any BCTC student attending any of these campuses can be seen on a fee-for-service basis (charges range depending on the visit type). Any BCTC student who is enrolled in at least six hours of traditional in-classroom hours may purchase the Health Fee for that semester, which would cover the cost of unlimited visits at UHS. BCTC students who are interested in purchasing the Health Fee may do so online at the E-Store at https://iweb.uky.edu/ukestore/. Students who are enrolled strictly in correspondence courses are ineligible to purchase the Health Fee and cannot be seen at UHS. BCTCS high school students are not eligible to be seen at UHS. BCTC students must present a current BCTC ID at time of visit.
Treating Minors
Minors have statutory authority to consent for certain treatment at University Health Service. For all other issues, by Kentucky law, students under 18 years of age cannot be treated at the University Health Service without parental consent. Parents are advised to download, sign and mail the form below before the beginning of a semester or before the student seeks medical care.
Summer Session
The University Health Service is available for health care during the summer. The Health Fee is voluntary for most students in the summer. To use the Health Service, registered students must pay the summer Health Fee or pay on a fee-for service basis.
Summer Session
Additional eligibility information for UHS Services
If you are a new student you are not eligible to be seen at UHS until the semester begins unless, you are in a program that requires you to get an updated immunization record for school (College of Medicine, College of Dentistry, College of Public Health, etc.)
Part-time students may elect to pre-pay the Health Fee to entitle them to receive the same covered benefits as full-time students or they may use the University Health Service on a self-pay basis and bill their health insurance. Part-time UK students may pay the fee at the Student Billing Office in the Funkhouser Building or they can sign up for the Health Fee at UHS.
Graduate students who are not registered in classes but are actively engaged in research leading to a degree are eligible to use the University Health Service and can pay the Health Fee. These students may be asked to obtain verification of their status from their department chairperson, dean, or academic advisor each semester.
Students who have graduated and have a record on file are eligible to be seen in that clinic at UHS on a self-pay basis or bill their health insurance for one semester following graduation. (e.g. - students who graduate in May are eligible to be seen during the following summer months; students who graduate in August may be seen during the following fall semester; students who graduate in December may be seen during the following spring semester.) During this period, former students should arrange to have their medical records transferred to their new physician.
Continuing students (students who are not currently enrolled but were enrolled the entire previous semester and intend to enroll the following semester) During the summer, anyone who was enrolled during the spring semester and is preregistered for the fall is eligible to purchase the summer Health Fee. Students are also eligible to be seen on a self-pay basis or bill their health insurance.
Spouses of all eligible students who are not students themselves may be seen at University Health Service for all services on a self-pay basis or bill their health insurance (except for behavioral health visits, which are only limited to students). They must present their spouse's student ID to receive treatment. Children and other family members are not eligible. For children, you may wish to make an appointment with UK General Pediatrics at 859-323-6211 or UK Family & Community Medicine at 859-323-6371.
F-1 students and J-Scholars (J1 and J2) who have purchased the student health insurance plan are eligible to be seen on a self-pay basis or bill their health insurance. Full-time ESL students will have the health fee for their 8 weeks session. Part-time ESL students have the option to purchase the Health Fee for services at the time of visit.
Post Doc Students
Post Doc Student/UK Residents- are not considered students anymore and are not able to be seen at University Health Services. They are considered UK Employees and should be seen elsewhere with their private commercial insurance.
BCTC Students
Full-time and part-time BCTC students are eligible to be seen at UHS with a valid BCTC I.D. and must be actively enrolled in classes. BCTC students that live on UK's campus will be assessed the Health Fee.
Guidelines:
- Cooper/Winchester campus BCTC students that are enrolled in 6 hours of traditional in-classroom hours may purchase the Health Fee on the e-store website.
- BCTC students without the health fee can be seen on a self-pay basis or with their health insurance.
- Students who attend online courses are ineligible to purchase the Health Fee.
- BCTC students must present a current BCTC I.D. every visit, every time.
- BCTCS high school students are not eligible to be seen at UHS.
Summer Session
University Health Service is available for health care during the summer. Paying the Health Fee is voluntary for most students in the summer.
To use University Health Service, registered students have the option to:
- Pay the summer Health Fee
- Self-pay basis
- Bill their health insurance