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34 hours ago COVID-19 booster clinics at HUHS HUHS will pause Moderna vaccine clinics after Thursday, June 30, 2022 due to lower demand. We will continue to offer Pfizer vaccine clinics throughout the summer and appointments can be scheduled through the HUHS Patient Portal. LocationAll Booster Clinics will take place in the Monks/Bock Conference Rooms on the 6th Floor of the … >> Go To The Portal


How do I contact huhs about my billing statement?

If you have any questions about your billing statement, please contact Patient Accounts at (617) 496-8700 or billing@huhs.harvard.edu from 8:30am-4:30pm (EST), Monday-Friday HUHS offers the option for patients to pay their Harvard University Health Services medical bills online.

What can I do in the huhs patient portal?

Log into the HUHS Patient Portal to communicate with your providers, review information that is available in your medical record, and schedule available appointments (appointment types are limited at this time). Who can use the Patient Portal? Members of the Harvard community who receive care at HUHS and are 18 years and older

How do I register as a patient at huhs?

Please contact Patient Registration at (617) 495-5795 or registration@huhs.harvard.edu from 8:30am-4:30am (EST), Monday-Friday. Can I come here? Students who pay the Student Health Fee are able to receive care at HUHS. Students who do not pay the Student Health Fee cannot receive care at HUHS. What's covered?

What is the huhs group health plan?

Harvard University Group Health Plan (HUGHP) is exclusively available to faculty, staff, and their dependents. These members may choose an HUHS primary care physician and can be seen at any of the three convenient HUHS locations. Visit the HUGHP website for more information.

What is a student health insurance plan?

The Student Health Insurance Plan is designed to provide coverage for services that HUHS does not provide (e.g., ambulance , gynecological services, hospitalizations, laboratory tests, referrals to specialists outside of HUHS). Students with other insurance may waive the Student Health Insurance Plan.

What is a HUGHP?

Harvard University Group Health Plan (HUGHP) is exclusively available to faculty, staff, and their dependents. These members may choose an HUHS primary care physician, and can be seen at any of the three convenient HUHS locations. Visit the HUGHP website for more information.

Can a student with a primary care doctor come to HUHS?

Students who have a primary care doctor or pediatrician at home can still come to HUHS for care. If a student waives the Student Health Insurance Plan, the student should contact their own primary care physician if they need services outside of HUHS.

Can postdoctoral fellows get insurance?

Postdoctoral fellows may be eligible for insurance; find out more on the HUSHP website . Postdoctoral fellows who have opted not to enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan may be seen for urgent care services on a fee-for-service basis.

Can you get urgent care at Harvard University?

Harvard University Group Health Plan members who do not have an HUHS primary care physician can only receive urgent care at HUHS. Members of the University-sponsored High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may choose an HUHS primary care physician.

BILLING

HUHS is dedicated to our patients to appropriately bill and collect copayment for services provided. If you have any questions about your billing statement, please contact Patient Accounts at (617) 496-8700 or billing@huhs.harvard.edu from 8:30am-4:30am (EST), Monday-Friday

ONLINE PAYMENT

HUHS offers the option for patients to pay their Harvard University Health Services medical bills online.

Questions about billing?

For questions about a bill or the cost of a service, please contact Patient Accounts at (617) 496-8700 or billing@huhs.harvard.edu .

What are external factors in the healthcare market?

External factors in the healthcare market, such as varying prescription drug pricing and shifting physician and hospital reimbursement rates, continue to impact both commercial health insurance plans and individual student health insurance plans. As a result, the premiums reflect a thoughtful analysis of the plan benefits, ...

Does Harvard have health insurance?

Harvard University Health Services is committed to offering robust health insurance coverage to Harvard students and their families. The Student Health Insurance Plan provides a more comprehensive set of benefits, at a better price, than comparable unsubsidized plans available via the Massachusetts Health Connector. The plan is also competitively priced and provides a rich mix of benefits relative to peer institutions.

Is student health insurance primary or secondary?

Primary vs. Secondary Insurance. When you are enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan and another health insurance carrier, the Student Health Insurance Plan is always a secondary payer. This means that all claims are processed first through your other insurance and then processed by the Student Health Insurance Plan.

Do you have to pay coinsurance for out of network services?

For most out-of-network services, you must first pay a plan-year deductible; then you pay a coinsurance. Your out-of-network provider may bill you for the difference between his/her charge for services and the allowed amount that Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) pays for those services.

Scheduling through the Patient Portal

Log into the Patient Portal to see available appointments or to secure message your provider.

Scheduling by Phone

Call the department where you would like an appointment or contact your provider .

Interpreter Services

Harvard University Health Services can arrange for an interpreter during your appointment. Please make your request when you schedule your appointment.