Loyola Marymount University Bulletin 2011-2012 > Student Affairs > Student Health Services

Student Health Services

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Student Health Service (SHS) strives to create a safe and healthy campus community for all by providing those services, opportunities, and experiences which support academic pursuits and personal development.

The Health Center is a full-service medical office and is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). SHS offers a wide range of primary healthcare services including treatment for common acute illnesses and injuries, women's healthcare, skin care problems, X-rays, allergy injections and immunizations.

Occasionally, a student may need to be seen by a specialist for a more serious or complex medical problem. In this case, the student may be referred by the SHS clinician to a network of nearby specialists or they may select his/her own specialist. The student is responsible for transportation and medical costs related to the specialty care.

The healthcare team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered nurses and other highly trained healthcare support staff.

Immunizations

The University requires immunizations for all incoming students. These immunizations include proof of two measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccinations and a TB test within the past 12 months. Students are notified of these immunization requirements by mail. Failure to fulfill the immunization requirements may result in a "health hold" and they will not be able to register for the upcoming semester classes.

Eligibility

Full-time undergraduate students are eligible to be seen in the SHS; Full-time graduate and law students are also eligible, but are charged a fee once per semester at the time they access the health center.

Costs

Students may incur expenses for medical procedures, laboratory tests, medicines and supplies. SHS does not submit insurance claims or bill insurance plans directly, but can provide documentation listing the charges and proper codes which can then be submitted by the student to their insurance plan for reimbursement.

Student Health Insurance Plan

The University requires all full-time undergraduate and graduate students to have health insurance. Students who do not have coverage under a family plan or personal health insurance plan are required to purchase the LMU endorsed health insurance plan which is underwritten and administered by Aetna Student Health Insurance.

The Aetna Insurance Plan has two components: Accident Only and the Combined Accident Only/Sickness component. The Accident Only plan provides coverage for an injury or illness related to an accident that may occur on or off campus. This plan is mandatory for all full-time students even if they have coverage with a family or personal health insurance plan.

The combined Accident Only/Sickness plan is designed for those students who do not have family or other personal health insurance coverage. This plan is optional, however all full-time students are automatically enrolled in this plan at the same time they enroll for their coursework. If the student has other health insurance coverage, they may go on-line to the Aetna web site and follow the link to waive out of the sickness component of the plan. The waiver must be submitted each academic year by the enrollment deadline.

Contact Information

The Student Health Center is located on the north side of the Burns Recreation Center, first floor. Office hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with extended hours on Wednesdays until 7:00 p.m. during the academic year.

Students are seen on an "appointment only" basis unless it is an urgent or an emergent problem. During office hours, appointments may be made by calling 310.338.2881. For after hours urgent problems or emergencies, please call Public Safety at 310.338.2893.