Student Health Services

Student Health Clinic

Student Health Insurance

Student Dental Insurance

Student International Travel Insurance

Student and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Student Assistance Facilitator (SAF)

Assistance in Sexual Assault

Student Health Clinic

All students have access to the Student Health Service at the Family Practice Center (FPC) at Monument
Square. The director of the Student Health Service is Cathryn Heath, MD. Support for this Service is
included in student general service fee, so basic primary healthcare is provided to students at no additional
charge.

The Student Health Service is also responsible for maintaining immunization and health records for all
students.

Access to the Student Health Service is through Family Medicine at Monument Square, located on the first floor of 317 George Street in downtown New Brunswick.

Access is by appointment, during regular hours of operation (8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and selected evenings).
For appointments please call (732) 235-5160. Walk-in sick hours are available 7:45am to 8:15am Monday
through Friday for acute illness only.

Family Medicine at Monument Square
317 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Cathryn Heath, MD, Director
Maddy Napolitano, Assistant
Phone: (732) 235-5160

For more details about covered services, see pages 10-11 in the student handbook.

Student Health Insurance- University Health Plans (UHP)

Under University policy, all full-time UMDNJ students as well as part-time UMDNJ students who participate in clinical experience as part of their educational programs are required to be covered by health and accident insurance.  All students will be automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan unless an online Waiver Form is completed and submitted each year by the student who wishes to waive coverage.  The Waiver Form must be complete online by the August 15th deadline.  The University, in conjunction with Aetna Life Insurance Company, offers a plan which fulfills the UMDNJ insurance requirements.

For more information regarding University Health Plans (UHP), Click Here.

Student Dental Insurance

UMDNJ will once again offer our students, postdoctoral fellows and their dependents the DeltaCare dental insurance plan for the 2011-12 academic year. Enrollment in this plan is voluntary; it is not required insurance.

Students and postdoctoral fellows interested in participating in the plan will enroll on line, beginning June 6, through University Health Plans (UHP). The on-line enrollment form, plan benefits and highlights and a list of network dentists can be found by linking to http://www.universityhealthplans.com, and following the links to the UMDNJ dental insurance information.

The premiums will be:

Student Only - $290
Student + 1 dependent - $550
Student + 2 or more dependents - $864

July 15, 2011 is the enrollment deadline for coverage from August 1, 2011 to July 31, 2012. Deadlines of August 15, 2011 and September 15, 2011 have been established as well for September 1 and October 1 effective dates respectively. Students who enroll after the first deadline of July 15 may not appear on their dentist's roster until the first week of the effective date, and their dentist will need to call DeltaCare to verify eligibility. The premium will not be pro-rated for the September and October effective dates. Students with questions regarding the plan or the enrollment process should be referred to UHP via email at info@univhealthplans.com, or telephone at (800) 437-6448.

Student International Travel Insurance

The University offers students and employees traveling abroad on University-authorized educational or work experiences a program of insurance through International SOS (ISOS). ISOS helps students and employees traveling abroad on University-authorized educational or work experiences with a 24/7 resource - on call, online and even on the ground - to help with any medical, security and logistical questions, concerns and situations that may arise.

Click here to access the ISOS website.   Please contact the GSBBS at RWJMS office (732-235-5016) to obtain the password.

On this UMDNJ-specific site, travelers will find the “Personal Travel Locator” (PTL) on which they can enter their trip and contact information, and are provided with pre-trip advisories which contain important security and medical information. All UMDNJ students traveling abroad on a University-authorized educational experience are required to register their trip through the PTL; registration through the PTL helps students fulfill the requirements of the University policy “Students Participating in Education Activities Outside UMDNJ of Any of its Affiliates.” Click here for an overview of the PTL.

Additionally, the site includes links to country advisories that contain very useful business and cultural information about the travelers destination. International SOS provides special knowledge and assistance regarding security, medical or personal issues - such as lost passport or prescriptions. Whether travelers have questions about advisory information, become seriously ill abroad, or need assistance due to a lost or stolen wallet, they call any 24 hour alarm center around the world to speak with a doctor, security specialist or coordinator.

Student and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The University of Behavioral Health Care offers personal counseling designed to help students recognize and resolve issues that may temporarily derail them from responsibilities, provide relief when personal and academic responsibilities collide, and implement solutions for mental health and wellness.  The Student Wellness Program is located at:

University Behavioral Health Care
501 Hoes Lane, Suite #202
Piscataway, NJ 08854
Monday-Friday 9am-5pm: 732-235-5930
Evenings and weekends: 1-800-327-3678

For more information regarding student and Employee Assistance Programs, Click Here

Click below to view recent Student Wellness Program e-file topics:

• Time Management Skills

Student Assistance Facilitator (SAF)

The purpose of the Student Assistance Facilitator (SAF) is to help students who may be suffering from substance abuse and/or mental health problems to obtain appropriate and effective treatment as early as possible. Self-referrals as well as referrals from all members of the RWJMS community are encouraged. In addition, the SAF recognizes the importance of confidential and early intervention in helping with full recovery. The SAF is available to answer questions, to provide information, or to suggest referral.

For more information regarding the Student Assistance Facilitator (SAF), Click Here.

Assistance in the Event of a Sexual Assault

Nationwide, acts of sexual violence are under-reported; victims of sexual assault are more like to suffer academically, and from depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, alcohol and drug abuse, and to contemplate suicide. It is important that the UMDNJ community have information and resources readily available to address these issues.  The University Office of Academic Affairs, in consultation with UBHC, the Office of Public Safety and U.H. Emergency Department has developed a document titled, “If You’re the Victim of Sexual Assault,” is available Here.