News and Information From Campus Health Services

Swine Flu Information

CHS and our medical center remain prepared to identify any suspect cases in conjunction with the local health and state health department.  Remember simple things help prevent getting infected by the flu:

--Covering your nose and mouth when sneezing

--Washing your hands frequently

--Regular use of hand sanitizer

For more information on Swine Flu please visit the Centers for Disease Control link below:

http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/general_info.htm

Another helpful website link regarding the Swine Flu:

AETNA/Chickering Reaches Settlement On Out-Of-Network Reimbursement

Students who had claims processed by Chickering/AETNA for out-of network services MAY be due additional reimbursement as part of an industry settlement.  For UofL current and former students covered from 2001-2007 on the University sponsored plan this amounts to $59,747.12 which will be distributed to 567 current and former students.  

For more information regarding the settlement and information regarding how contact Chickering/AETNA if you believe that you are entitled to a reimbursment click here.

Student Health 101 On-Line Newsletter Available Here!

Interactive multimedia copies of Student Health 101 are now available on line. This college focused health news letter provides a variety of health topics a cutting edge presentation. To view monthly issues, the special summer orientation issue and the Annual Health Guide, click here.

Primary Care Health Fee Waiver Instructions

Students enrolled for greater than 6.4 hours are automatically charged a $100 per semester primary care health fee. The Primary Care Health Fee provides unlimited office visits, in house laboratory testing, access to low cost birth control pills, annual flu shot and TB testing at no additional charge. You may waive the fee with proof of insurance or elect to use it as a supplement to your commercial insurance plan.  To waive the health fee, please follow the instructions below:

1. Go to ULINK
2. Enter your Groupwise ID and Password
3. Click on the Student Services TAB in the upper right hand corner of the page
4. Under the CAMPUS HEALTH section click on "Waiver Primary Care Health Fee"
5. Fill in the information and check the acknowledgment at the bottom of the form
6. Click on the submit button
7. You will receive a Groupwise email confirming the receipt of your waiver request
8. Please allow 48-72 hours for your account to be adjusted.

For printed Instructions please click here (Word).