Health & Medical

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In the US, the government does not pay for health care. Therefore all OSU students are required to have health insurance during all terms of enrollment. All immediate family members living with the student must also have health insurance (if applicable). All students will be automatically enrolled into the OSU Student Health Insurance Plan's Comprehensive Plan.

OSU Student Health Insurance (SHI)

General information

This information applies to both domestic and international on-campus students:

  • All on-campus, OSU graduate students are automatically enrolled in the OSU Student Health Insurance Comprehensive Plan. This link provides basic information on coverage, costs, billing, and more.
  • The OSU Student Health Insurance policy coverage begins seven days before the first day of the term of enrollment.
  • You will receive an insurance ID card and a booklet describing the Student Health Insurance policy's benefits.
  • Waiving coverage--procedures for domestic and international students to waive OSU coverage. This must be done by the 15th day of the term.
  • For more detailed information about the policy call 1-800-254-2461, or visit the OSU Student Health Insurance Plan

If you have been awarded a Graduate Research Associateship (GRA) or Fellowship

100% of the student's health insurance premiums are paid each term by the research project on which the student is funded.

Further information about GRA appointments and health insurance. Includes a basic description of benefits as well as a Benefit Overview Booklet for download.

GRA/GTA-funded students, since they are half-time university employees, have the option of selecting Trustmark Prime Care, the health insurance plan provided to university employees. This coverage is somewhat broader, but it is not subsidized by the GRA; monthly premiums are fully the student's responsibility.

International students--Health screening

All international students entering Ohio State with an F-1 or J-1 visa are to undergo a brief health screening through Student Health Services at the Wilce Health Center (building 294, lower center of map). The screening will include questions about any medical conditions you have, what medications you are currently taking, and what allergies to medications you have, if any. Depending on risk factors, students may be required to get a TB test and if necessary, a chest x-ray. You will be scheduled for your health screening during check-in.

Details will be provided by email from the Office of International Affairs. See also the International student page of this site.

Resouces

Emergency:
phone 911

Enter the numbers 911 in your phone anywhere in the central Ohio region to request emergency services.

OSU Hospitals Emergency Dept
410 West 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
Map
Phone: 614-293-8333

 

Student Health Services
Wilce Health Center 
1875 Millikin Rd

Columbus, OH 43210
Map
Phone: 614-292-4321
Hours: M-F 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., closed Sat & Sun. telehealth options available

 

OSU Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)

For more information about the policy call 1-800-254-2461, or visit the OSU Student Health Insurance Plan

Waiving SHIP coverage--procedures for domestic and international students may waive OSU coverage. This must be done by the 15th day of the term.

SHIP resources--plan comparisons, rates, deadlines, finding a health care provider, and more.

SHIP FAQs--common questions about coverage