Health Care Options

Students* who are registered for classes at The University of Arizona do not need health insurance in order to access health care at the Campus Health Service (CHS). However, we strongly urge every student to maintain adequate health insurance to cover unexpected medical expenses.

*Attention International Students: The University of Arizona requires that all international students, regardless of classification or number of units, carry the Student Health Insurance unless one qualifies for an exemption. Exemptions must be requested each semester.

Commercial Health Insurance Plans

Fee-For-Service (pdf file opens in new window)

This option is automatic for currently enrolled University of Arizona students. After designated office visit co-payments at the Campus Health Service, charges are then incurred for pharmacy, laboratory tests, x-rays, medical procedures and supplies. The fees are generally less expensive than those charged in the community.

Current Fee Schedule as of August 2007 (prices are subject to change).

Dental Discount Program

The Vital Savings Dental Discount Program offered through Aetna and endorsed by the Arizona Board of Regents is available to all registerd University of Arizona students.

CampusCare Supplement

This is a prepaid health care option limited to services provided within the Campus Health Service. It serves as an ideal supplement for students covered by private health insurance, where one may have limited benefits or no coverage for charges incurred at the health center. This option also serves well for students who cannot afford health insurance. After a designated office visit co-payment, all laboratory tests, x-rays, medical procedures and supplies are covered providing the diagnostic work-up is initiated at the Campus Health Service unless specified as an exclusion.

Student Health Insurance

The University of Arizona offers one major medical health insurance policy designed specifically for eligible University of Arizona students and their dependents. This policy provides coverage nationwide and has an emergency benefit worldwide. All three State of Arizona university health centers serve as primary care providers for the enrolled student.

Graduate Assistant/
Associate Health Insurance Benefit

As part of your benefits for being a Graduate Assistant/Associate, The University of Arizona will pay the premium for individual coverage.

Post Doctoral Fellows, Visiting Scholars & Visiting Professors

If you are not a University of Arizona benefits eligible employee, the Student Health Insurance is an available option.

After-Hours Medical Assistance

The Campus Health Service is open Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm and Wednesdays 9am to 4:30pm, closed weekends and University holidays. Students in need of medical assistance after clinic hours may access an on-call physician or nurse practitioner by calling (520) 570-7898. In addition, a list of Tucson area Hospitals and Urgent Care facilities can be obtained from the Campus Health Service located outside the front doors of the Urgent Care/Pharmacy entrance.