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Webster University has health related requirements for students living on campus, international students attending classes in the U.S., nurse anesthesia students, and student athletes. Click on the appropriate link below to download the necessary health packet.
Residents who do not provide a complete Student Health Packet by the deadlines stated below below will automatically:
1) be charged for the Webster University Student Insurance Plan
2) be delayed at move-in
3) have a hold a placed on your student account, which will inhibit your ability to register for classes
To avoid any delay checking into the residence halls or apartments during move-in day, your Student Health Packet must be complete.
2007/2008 Student Health Packets
Please choose the appropriate download based on your student status. If you you have questions about which packet to complete, contact Student Health Services at health@webster.edu
International Students on an F1 or J1 Visa
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Nurse Anesthesia
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2nd/3rd Year Nurse Anesthesia (Available July 15, 2007)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Click on a question below to view the answer to some of the more common questions about the health and insurance requirements. You may also download the "Frequently Asked Questions" by clicking here.
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Health Packets
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Health Insurance
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Immunizations
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Which forms have to be returned to Student Health Services?
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A complete Student Health Packet consists of the following forms:
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Emergency Information and Medical Release
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Student Health Insurance Waiver and Medical History
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Physician Assessment (Residents living in housing continuously do not have to complete this form)
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A copy of both sides of your medical insurance card
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When is my Health Packet Due?
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To avoid any delay checking into the residence halls or apartments during move-in day, your Student Health Packet must be complete and include a copy of both sides of your medical insurance card (US Citizens ONLY).
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Move-In Date
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Postmarked By
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August 2007 – Fall I
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June 15, 2007
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October 2007 – Fall II
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September 15, 2007
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January 2008 – Spring I
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November 15, 2007
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March 2008 – Spring II
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January 15, 2008
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May 2008 - Summer
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March 15, 2008
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What if I miss the deadline?
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Residents who do not provide a complete Student Health Packet, by the deadlines stated below, will automatically: 1) be charged for the Webster University Student Insurance Plan (US Citizens Only), 2) be delayed at move-in, and 3) have a hold a placed on your student account, which will inhibit your ability to register for classes.
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What do I do if I am charged with the Webster University Student Insurance Plan? (US Citizens ONLY)
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If you are charged for insurance you will have until move-in day to complete and return the health packet. Charges CANNOT be removed after move-in day; therefore it is imperative that you return your completed health packet by the appropriate deadline.
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How do I know that Health Services has received my Health Packet and insurance card?
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Once we receive your health packet an E-mail will be sent to your Webster E-mail account indicating whether or not your health packet is complete. Packets completed and returned by the deadline will receive a special E-mail to expedite your move-in process.
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What is health insurance and why do I need it?
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If this is your first time living away from your family, you may never have had reason to think about health insurance before. This is especially true if you are an international student whose home country provides universal health coverage.
Health care can be too expensive for most people to afford on their own. This is especially true in emergency situations. The United States does not provide universal medical coverage, unlike many other nations. For this reason, Americans acquire health insurance on their own or through their employer; this applies to our students as well. Medical insurance essentially reimburses your medical provider for a large portion of your health care costs when they arise, making the care more affordable to you.
Insurance can be expensive, but the cost of unexpected medical treatment is often much more costly.
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Do I have to purchase the Webster University Student Insurance if I am a US Citizen?
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No, although we do require all campus residents have adequate insurance coverage. The Webster University Student Insurance is optional for US Citizens.
Please bear in mind that the Webster Insurance Policy is provided by UnitedHealthcare (UHC); Webster University is not an insurance carrier.
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I am an International Student; do I have to purchase the Webster University Health Insurance?
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Yes, beginning in the Fall 2007 Semester, all international students on F-1 or J-1 visas will be required to enroll in and pay for the Webster University health insurance plan, with no possibility of a waiver. The effective date of coverage is 8/15/07. The formerly accepted HTH insurance plan, or any other plan, will no longer meet the university’s insurance requirement, starting with the 2007-2008 academic year. Students will be automatically enrolled in the Webster University Health Care plan, and the appropriate charge will appear on their student account.
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What does the Webster Health Insurance Policy cover?
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Webster Insurance covers medical expenses at a UHC approved provider. Some of the benefits provided by this policy include:
- Coverage for accidents and illnesses;
- Prescription drug coverage;
- “Well-Care” This may include a physical exam or cholesterol testing;
- A large national provider network. Using a network provider helps to keep your costs lower;
- Coverage around the world;
- Mental health coverage, including counseling and medication management;
- Confidential Web access to claims filing and claims status. A claim is an itemized statement of healthcare services and their costs provided by a hospital, physician's office, or other provider facility.
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What type of policy is the Webster Health Insurance Policy?
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Webster’s insurance is a type of policy known as a PPO, or preferred provider organization. In a PPO, some doctors and hospitals contract with the insurance company to offer lower-priced medical care to people covered under the policy; this group of providers is commonly called a network. By using a doctor or hospital in the network, you can save up to 50% on your health-care costs.
To see who is included in the network under the Webster Insurance Policy, please visit www.uhc.com.
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Yes, $100 per year for services other than office visits. The services include blood work, x-rays, lab tests, and hospital stays.
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What will I have to pay to receive medical care?
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While an insurance plan will cover much of your medical expenses, there are still charges for which you are responsible. When you have a medical appointment at your doctor’s office or seek medical attention at a hospital emergency room, you are responsible for covering what is known as a co-pay, an amount you must pay before your visit. In the case of emergency room visits, it is billed to you.
The following are examples of what you might pay for certain services if you seek medical attention from a doctor or hospital in the UHC network, compared with doctors or hospitals outside the network:
Doctor visits:
In network, $25 co-pay, $50 for Specialists.
Out of network, $25 co-pay, plus 40% of all costs above usual and customary charges.
Emergency room visit:
In network, $100 co-pay plus 20% of all costs:
Out of network, $100 co-pay plus 40% of all costs above usual and customary charges.
Tests (such as X-Rays, EKG, etc.) and other medical procedures:
In network, 20%
Out of network, 40%
Prescription medications:
In network, $20 for generic brands, $40 for brand name, and $50 for premium name brands
¹ Charges are considered Usual and Customary when: compared with charges made for similar services and supplies; made to persons having similar medical conditions in the geographic location of the insurance policyholder; expenses that exceed usual and customary charges, in the judgment of the insurance company, will not be covered.
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Which immunizations are mandatory?
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- Chicken Pox (Varicella)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR II)
- Meningitis
- Polio (IPV or OPV)
- Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td or Tdap)
- Tuberculosis Test (PPD)
If you are missing any of these immunizations, it may be more cost effective to obtain them before arriving at Webster University.
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Why do I need to have these immunizations?
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Webster University holds campus residents and international students to the standards of the State of Missouri. Most states and countries have different requirements. The requirements are to protect you and other students from disease and illness.
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Can you be more specific about the immunization requirements?
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You will need to have certain immunizations to live in campus housing. All of the required immunizations are considered childhood vaccinations in the state of Missouri. It is necessary for the well-being of all students living in campus housing that we verify everyone’s vaccination history. Please DO NOT send the originals or copies of your immunization records. You will need to copy the dates onto your Immunization Form.
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2 doses are required to complete the series. You must be as up to date as possible on the day you move in to campus housing. The vaccine is administered on a schedule of 0 and 6 months. Missing a dose does not mean you need to restart the series. You only need 2 doses of the vaccine. The doses cannot be closer together than the scheduling mentioned above.
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3 doses are required to complete the series. You must be as up to date as possible. The vaccine is administered on a schedule of 0, 1, and 6 months. Missing a dose does not mean you need to restart the series. You only need 3 doses of the vaccine. The doses cannot be closer together than the scheduling mentioned above.
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR II)
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You must have had 2 doses. The 1st dose cannot be administered prior to your first birthday. The 2nd dose is generally administered at 4-6 years of age or older and at least 1 month after the first dose. Some persons may have had an individual vaccination for each disease. If this is the case, make a note on the immunization sheet of the dates and the vaccines given.
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There are 2 types of Meningitis vaccine. Either vaccine is acceptable. You must have had one within the previous 3 years.
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There are two types of Polio vaccine, Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV) and Injected Polio Vaccine (IPV). OPV is no longer administered in the United States. Several combinations of the vaccines are acceptable to be considered immune. If you are able to complete one of the 3 lines on the form, you are considered immune.
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Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td or Tdap)
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You must have at least 1 dose within the previous 9 years. It is not necessary to provide the dates from your primary immunization series.
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You must have 2 doses of the vaccine given at least 1 month apart. If you were under 13 at the time the vaccine was administered, only one dose of the vaccine is required. If you have had the disease you are not required to have the vaccine. Enter the date you had the disease in the space provided.
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In the event you cannot find your immunization records and do not want to be revaccinated, you may have titers drawn. A titer shows your immunity levels towards a disease. If you choose to have titers you will need to have “quantitative” titers.
Titers are expensive tests and many insurance companies do not offer reimbursement. Therefore, check with your insurance company prior to receiving a titer.
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What is a Tuberculosis Skin Test or PPD?
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A PPD skin test is the only acceptable form of testing. A PPD involves a small bubble of fluid being placed on your forearm just below the skin. Then 48-72 hours later you must return to the provider of the test. We DO NOT accept self read tests. The provider evaluates the reaction at the site where the PPD was placed. If there is a raised area, it is measured. A measurement of 10mm or greater is considered a positive test.
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Will a prior BCG vaccination make me have a positive TB test?
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According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), reactions greater than 10mm are more than likely a result of contact with someone that has the disease and NOT a result of the vaccination.
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What if I have a positive TB test, can I still attend Webster University?
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Yes. However, we do require all students with a positive skin test to have a chest x-ray to rule out active disease.
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What does a positive skin test mean?
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2/3 of the world’s population tests positive for the Tuberculosis antibody. This means at some point in their lifetime they have come in contact with Tuberculosis. A positive skin test and a negative chest x-ray means you have Latent Tuberculosis Infection (LTBI).
If you have LTBI you are NOT contagious and CANNOT pass TB to others. However, you have a 15% chance of developing active TB during your lifetime. Medications are available to help prevent active TB in persons with LTBI. If you have LTBI speak with your doctor or Health Services for information regarding treatment. The standard treatment for LTBI is 9 months of medication taken 2 times a week.
A chest X-ray is not acceptable unless you have a documented positive PPD test reading.
- A PPD skin test is considered positive if it measures at 10 mm or greater.
- All positive tests must have a chest x-ray to rule out active disease.
- The x-ray report must be submitted. It is not necessary to submit the actual x-rays.
ONCE YOU HAVE HAD A POSITIVE SKIN TEST YOU SHOULD NEVER HAVE ANOTHER PPD SKIN TEST.
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What health services are provided on campus?
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Can I still be seen in Health Services if I do not have the Webster University Insurance?
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Yes. All students may use Health Services. Most of the services are free.
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I have other questions. Where can I get them answered?
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Contact Health Services at:
(800) 839-0996
(314) 968-6922
health@webster.edu
Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
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