insurance tab of the twu patient portal

by Jerad Hamill 5 min read

Student Health Insurance - Texas Woman's University

16 hours ago  · Student Health Insurance. Health insurance is not required to receive services at Student Health Services, however we encourage every TWU student to have health insurance. Each year some students suffer from a major illness or injury, on or off the TWU campuses, which requires medical attention or hospitalization beyond the services that the ... >> Go To The Portal


Does TWU Student Health Services offer 100% coverage?

Many plans offer 100% coverage for preventive services. TWU Student Health Services is required to collect co-pays, co-insurance or deductibles according to your insurance plan coverage. Please see list of insurance terms below.

How does TWU Student Health Services get lab tests?

TWU Student Health Services uses CPL (Clinical Pathology Laboratories) for all send out lab tests. Students must bring their insurance card to every visit. By giving Student Health Services your insurance information, you are authorizing Health Services to file a claim with your insurance company for services rendered.

Where can I get more information about the student health insurance plan?

For more information about using the Student Health Insurance Plan at the Student Health Services call us at 940.898.3846.

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How to contact Student Health Services?

For more information about using the Student Health Insurance Plan at the Student Health Services call us at 940.898.3846.

How many hours do you need to enroll in student insurance?

find a doctor or hospital. Undergraduate students taking nine (9) or more credit hours (3 hours in Summer) and Graduate students taking 6 or more credit hours are eligible to enroll in the Student Insurance Plan.

Does Texas Woman's University have an injury and sickness insurance?

Texas Woman’s University sponsors an Injury & Sickness Insurance Plan underwritten by UnitedHealthcare and arranged by Academic Health Plans, Inc. Information is available on the website or call 855-AHP-CARE or 855-247-2273. Online access allows you to: view and download complete plan description. enroll in coverage and download temporary ID Card.

What is the phone number for student health insurance?

If you have a privacy concern related to your visit, please call the Student Health Insurance specialist at 940.898.3846 to discuss your options prior to receiving care. You have the option to pay at the time of services and not use your insurance. Page last updated 4:30 PM, March 17, 2021.

When will a student account be billed?

Patients student account will be billed when a claim is denied due to patient ineligibility, benefit limits, services are not covered, or when there is still a patient responsibility balance on the account.

Does Student Health Services file insurance claims?

The Student Health Services clinic will file health insurance claims for patients. We will file claims for in-network providers only (see below.) Insurance benefits can be filed for office visit charges, procedures, immunizations, lab tests.

Immunization requirements & verification process for Health Science majors

Texas law requires students involved in healthcare programs at Texas Woman’s University to show proof of certain immunizations. These students are therefore required to submit written proof of their immunizations to Student Health Services for verification.

Meningitis vaccination requirement (entering students)

Per Texas state legislation and beginning Jan. 1, 2012, all Texas college students (new or transfer) must receive a vaccination or booster against bacterial meningitis.

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