University Park Health Center
At USC every effort is made to help you achieve and maintain good physical, mental and social health. The University Park Health Center offers direct medical care and psychological counseling, as well as wellness and prevention programs to assist you in assuming responsibility for your personal well-being.
The University Park Health Center (UPHC) is located at 849 W. 34th Street.
Hours of Operation for Fall 2012:
| Monday, Tuesday and Thursday | 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday and Sunday (urgent care only) | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. |
UPHC is closed on all university holidays. All hours are subject to change. All changes in hours will be posted in advance.
For further information, visit the USC University Park Health Center Website at usc.edu/uphc.
Eligibility for Services
All domestic students carrying 6 units or more should be automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan. Some class registration codes, such as special tuition programs, do not generate this automatic charge. All students are required to review their fee bill after registering for classes, and if the automatic insurance charge does not appear, students must contact the insurance office by the drop/add date to enroll in this plan if they wish to continue coverage for the semester. Domestic students carrying less than 6 units or who drop classes before the drop/add date resulting in enrollment in less than 6 units, must enroll themselves in the plan by the drop/add date if they wish to continue coverage for the semester. All international and/or health sciences students are automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan regardless of the number of units in which they are enrolled. Distance education students studying remotely must contact the USC Student Health Insurance Office for current eligibility information no later than the drop/add date at the beginning of each semester.
During the summer, health fee assessment is based on the number of weeks a student is in class and not on the number of units being taken. Continuing students from the spring semester, who are not taking summer classes, may use the health center by paying the summer health fee.
Although the student health fee covers most services rendered at the UPHC, there may be nominal charges for lab tests, prescriptions, immunizations, orthopedic appliances, copies of X-rays and copies of medical records.
For more information on eligibility and charges, please call the UPHC's cashier at (213) 740-0238.
Student Health Insurance
USC Student Health Insurance Plan coverage dates for the fall 2012 semester are: August 20, 2012 — August 18, 2013.
The university requires that all students have supplemental health insurance to help cover the cost of health care that cannot be obtained at the health center, especially in emergency situations where hospitalization may be required.
All domestic students carrying six units or more are automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan. Domestic students carrying less than 6 units or who drop classes before the drop/add date resulting in enrollment in less than 6 units must enroll themselves in the health plan by the drop/add date if they wish to continue with USC student health insurance coverage for the semester. All international and/or health sciences students are automatically enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan regardless of the number of units in which they are enrolled. Distance Education students studying remotely need to contact the USC Student Health Insurance Office for current eligibility information no later than the drop/add date at the beginning of each semester.
The USC student health insurance plan works in conjunction with the university’s student health centers. All students enrolled in the USC student health insurance plan are assessed the student health center fee and are required to access their primary care at the student health center on their campus. Referrals are required in order to see providers outside the student health centers for non-emergency situations.
Waiver Requirements
Enrollment in the USC student health plan will only be waived if documented proof of health coverage from another plan is presented that meets all waiver requirements. In order to receive a waiver of the USC student health insurance, the insurance presented must meet all the following requirements:
- Must provide at least $500,000 in lifetime aggregate coverage (no per incident maximums)
- Policy must have no major exclusions – pharmacy coverage, mental health coverage and maternity coverage (female students) are required
- Must have effective dates covering the entire semester for which the waiver is requested (verification may be requested by USC student health insurance office)
- Must have a policy year deductible of $2,500 or less
- Must pay for at least 70% of all covered expenses to providers in the Los Angeles area. Emergency coverage only in Los Angeles is not accepted for waiver.
- Maximum out of pocket expense on the policy (deductible plus out of pocket maximum) must not exceed $7,500
- Identification card or policy with student name listed and/or policy information allowing USC to confirm eligibility must be provided
- Most international insurance is not acceptable for waiver, however, if plan documents are presented in English with currency amounts converted to U.S. dollars and an insurance company contact phone number in the United States is provided, we will attempt to verify coverage. Without this information the waiver will not be approved.
The waiver must be submitted using the online waiver request program by September 14, 2012. Login is through Oasis.
For more information, email the Student Health Insurance Office at b.well@usc.edu or call the Student Health Insurance Office at (213) 740-0551.
Graduate Assistants
Graduate Assistants with a .25 award or higher and Ph.D. students may be eligible to have the USC student health plan and the USC Student Health Center fee paid for by their departments. Their assistantship award must show in the Student Financial Detail System. More information is available in your award packet through your academic department. If you have questions, contact your academic department.
Student Health Insurance for Students Studying Overseas
Students enrolled in overseas study programs are required to have coverage provided by USC. These students are automatically enrolled in the USC Overseas Studies health insurance plan for the duration of their overseas program unless they are already enrolled in the USC student health plan. For more information, email b.well@usc.edu or call the Student Health Insurance Office at (213) 740-0551.
Mandatory Measles and Mumps Immunization Policy
The university requires all students to show proof of measles and mumps immunity prior to registering for classes. A photocopy documenting one of the following will serve as proof of immunity: (1) documentation (month and year) of receiving two doses of the combination MMR vaccine OR two doses of measles vaccine and two doses of mumps vaccine; (2) documentation of a positive Measles "Rubeola" titer and Mumps titer (laboratory blood test); (3) documentation from a physician or clinic indicating a past diagnosis of the disease(s). All documentation must include an official signature or stamp from the physician or clinic. The first dose of Measles, Mumps or MMR vaccines must be given after the student's first birthday and the second given a minimum of four weeks after the first dose. Students born prior to Jan. 1, 1957 are considered immune and will automatically be listed as exempt from the Measles and Mumps requirement.
Meningococcal Meningitis Vaccination
The USC University Park Health Center strongly recommends that all incoming USC freshmen receive the meningococcal meningitis vaccination before they come to campus or as soon as possible after arrival.
Meningococcal meningitis is a serious illness that can lead to brain damage, disability and death. College freshmen, particularly those who live in residence halls, have a modestly increased risk of getting this disease. Presently, there are two vaccines available. Both provide protection against four of the five most common strains. For information on this disease, please visit our Website at usc.edu/uphc.
Tuberculosis Screening Requirement
All international students are required to be screened for tuberculosis in the United States or Canada within six months prior to their first semester of enrollment at USC. A photocopy of a laboratory report for a negative tuberculosis blood test (i.e., T-Spot, Quantiferon), performed in the United States or Canada, will serve as proof of screening. A history of BCG immunization does NOT fulfill this requirements.
Students unable to provide the required documentation will be asked to receive a TB screening and if necessary a chest X-ray and provide us with that documentation. All TB screenings and chest X-rays must be performed in the United States or Canada and presented in the form of a written report. X-ray film (actual X-ray) will not be accepted.
Documents must be submitted by the deadline (September 14, 2012) to avoid a $25 late fee and a registration hold. Please fax or email all screening/immunization documents to (213) 821-2740 or uphccomp@usc.edu. For additional information and deadlines, please call the Immunization/Screening Compliance Office at (213) 740-1163.