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Do I need an appointment in order to see a general medical provider?
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Students (including GTAs, GRAs, TAs, and RAs) and Faculty/Staff
Yes. Every effort will be made to meet patients’ needs in a timely manner. If you need to cancel or reschedule an appointment, please provide four hours advance notice, otherwise a no-show/missed-appointment charge of $10.00 will be assessed to your account. Appointment line: 817-272-2771.
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Where is the Health Center located?Map
We are on the northeast corner of Third and West Streets. Look for us between the University Center and the Business Building.
There is a parking lot directly behind our building. Alternate parking is
available in the Parking Garage (south of us 1/2 block) at a discounted rate
with a Health Center receipt.
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What is a Nurse Practitioner?
A nurse practitioner is your partner in health - providing high-quality primary, acute and specialty healthcare services similar to those of a physician. Nurse Practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses with advanced education (most have master's degrees) and advanced clinical training.
Among their many services, NPs:
- Order, perform and interpret diagnostic tests such as lab work and xrays;
- Diagnose and treat acute and chronic conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, infections and injuries;
- Prescribe medications and other treatments; and
- Manage a patient's care.
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How much does it cost to see a provider
in the General Medical Clinic?
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Enrolled Students
You have paid a fee in your tuition to see a provider in our General Medical Clinic. This means that you may see a general medical provider unlimited times throughout the semester you are enrolled. We have other, optional services available at a low cost. GTAs, GRAs, TAs and RAs covered by UT Select are not responsible for a co-pay because it is covered by the fee paid in their tuition. Click here for more information about insurance coverage.
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Non-registered/Non-fee-paying Students
or Distance-Education Students
If you were enrolled in the previous semester but not this one, or have
had your fees waived, you are eligible to use the Health Center by paying
the Medical Services Fee. Non-registered students may use the Health
Center for the semester immediately following the time they were enrolled.
Distance Education as well as Intensive English students do not pay
the Medical Services Fee in their tuition and therefore are required
to pay it on their first visit per semester. If you are not
a registered student this semester, we accept cash and credit card payments,
but not checks.
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Faculty/Staff
Faculty/Staff not covered by UT Select may utilize the Health Center
for acute conditions such as pharyngitis, sinusitis, upper respiratory
infections, etc. by paying a doctor-visit fee of $25. Ancillary services
are available at low cost. If you are covered by UT Select, you may
use your insurance at the Health Center and pay the co-pay for the doctor
visit .
As Faculty/Staff, you are eligible to see the nurse for a blood pressure
check or to fill a prescription without paying the previously-mentioned
fee. We accept the University Flex Account Card for payment
as well as cash and major credit cards.
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Do you accept insurance for medical and prescription
expenses?
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We accept the student insurance that is
offered by contract with UT System as an optional health coverage to
enrolled students. We will claim this insurance for any covered expenses
incurred by the patient.
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We also accept UT Select for GTAs,
GRAs, TAs, RAs and Faculty/Staff (we MUST have a copy of your insurance
card before we can claim your treatment charges). Unfortunately, we
are unable to provide services to your family unless they also have
faculty/staff employment status. If they are UTA students, we do provide
services to them, but are not able to claim your insurance for treatment.
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In our Pharmacy, we accept both the Student
Insurance and the employee insurances for pharmaceuticals.
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If you have another health insurance policy,
we do not accept or claim it for you; however, if you submit your receipts
to your insurance company, it is possible that they may reimburse you
for out-of-pocket charges incurred at Health Services.
If you have any other insurance questions,
please call the Administrative Office at 817-272-2771 or Human Resources
Benefits Department at 817-272-5554. Click here
for coverage details of the Student and Employee insurances.
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Does the Health Center accept laboratory orders or prescriptions
from my personal physician?
Laboratory Orders
We accept laboratory orders from other physicians outside the Health Center.
If your examination requires fasting or some other type of special preparation,
or if you need other information about our services, please call 817-272-2771.
Prescriptions
We will fill any prescription from your personal physician, as long as we
carry the medication. If you have any questions about a prescription or
another service offered by our pharmacy, please click here
or call 817-272-2771.
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Is my family eligible for treatment at the Health Center?
Spouses and dependents are not eligible for
treatment at the Health Center unless they are also students or faculty/staff
members. If they are UTA students, we do provide services to them, but
are not able to claim your insurance for treatment. Please call 817-272-2771
with any questions on this matter.
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Is my visit to the Health Center confidential?
Yes. All Health Center employees (including
student workers) attend training to learn how to prevent breaches of
confidentiality. Student workers are closely supervised and are not
permitted to read patient charts. Our full-time employees are frequently
cautioned about how to maintain confidentiality on the telephone, in
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We must have written authorization from the patient
before any information is released from the patient's file. Any further questions
about confidentiality may be directed to the Administrative Office at 817-272-2771. For records release forms and information, click here.
HIPAA Privacy Act
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