Dear Accepted Students:
As you prepare for the start of medical school in August, we would like all of you to review your current medical insurance plan.
The College of Medicine requires all UF medical students to be covered by major medical insurance. It is not sufficient for the student to seek care through the Student Health Care Center, for the SHCC can offer only primary outpatient care. Insurance may be acquired through a family major medical policy, through a private insurance agency, or by purchasing the University of Florida Student Government Health Insurance. The insurance plan should offer comprehensive coverage in Gainesville and Alachua County, and not simply at a distant city/county/state. Students must realize that medical expenses for care provided by UF Health Shands Hospital System and hospitals affiliated with the College of Medicine, including laboratory procedures and emergency care, are the responsibility of the student and not the College of Medicine or the University. Coverage should also include maternity benefits and coverage for an occupational injury that might put the individual at risk for a bloodborne infection such as hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV infection.
The College of Medicine also requires all medical students to acquire disability insurance, to provide protection in the event of a long-term illness or injury. This insurance plan is offered by the College of Medicine through Compass Consulting Company at a nominal cost to the students. More information regarding the insurance is available through the College of Medicine Student Affairs Office.
Please let the office of Student Affairs know if you have any questions related to these expectations.