university of alabama patient portal faq

How does the patient portal work in Alabama?

Patient Portal Information. The University Medical Center Patient Portal is a convenient way to request appointments and prescription refills, ask your doctor medical questions, get test results and medical and immunization records, and ask about medical billing.

What is the University Medical Center patient portal?

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Do UAB students have to have health insurance?

The best way to contact Student Health Services is via the Patient Portal. Mailing Address: 1714 9th Avenue South. Bimingham, AL 35294. Phone Number: 205-934-3580. Fax Number: 205-975-6193. Email: studenthealth@uab.edu. 2.

What do I do if I do not have access to UMC?

Reward & Incentives Frequently Asked Questions; ... Schedule an appointment online through the SHC patient portal or call 205-348-1471 to schedule an appointment for either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. How do I get the vaccine? Students can make an appointment locally or through the Student Health Center today. The University of Alabama.

What are the requirements for UAB?

1. Which students at UAB must have health insurance? 1 Undergratuates registered for 9+ hours 2 Graduate Students enrolled in a program that requires coverage 3 All students enrolled in clinical programs (regardless of registered hours) 4 All international students (regardless of registered hours)

What is UAB student benefit?

This access is referred to as the Student Benefit and allows students to come in for an office visit with a medical provider at no out-of-pocket cost.#N#All procedures, labs, x-ray and immunizations have a cost but are billed to Health Insurance first. Anything remaining after the insurance carrier pays will be billed to the student (most often mailed to the billing address the student has on file).

Why is it so difficult to make a decision over the phone?

Because of the complex nature of health problems, it is difficult for a provider or nurse to make a decision over the phone. You will likely be advised to come in to the SHS to be evaluated.

What is HIPAA in health care?

The federal Health Insurance Portability and Accounting Act of 1996 (HIPAA) protect the confidentiality of communications between health professionals and their patients. At the Student Health Center, we will not discuss information about you with others without your written consent except as required by law.

What is the no show fee at a school?

A “No Show” fee is assessed to all appointments that a student misses or arrives 15 minutes or more late for. The fee is $25 and is applied to the student’s banner account.

Is SHS part of student benefits?

No. Access to SHS is part of the Student Benefit for tuition paying students. This only provides access to our providers at the SHS. Medical insurance, including student VIVA insurance, is completely separate.

Does SHS accept copays?

No. SHS does not accept copays. All office visits are billed to the student’s insurance and if there is anything remaining for the office visit after the insurance pays, that appoint is covered under the Student Benefit (which all tuition paying students are granted as part of their tuition).

Patient Portal

The Patient Portal is a convenient tool for students to use through myBama or via the Patient Portal. The portal offers the following features:

Pharmacy App

The pharmacy is now offering curbside service for pickups, so please call them at 205-348-6276 as the Pharmacy App is currently unavailable. You can now download the UA Pharmacy App! Simply visit the UA Pharmacy page for more information. Once you set-up your online patient profile you will be able to do the following: