Student Health Services
www.msubillings.edu/hservices/
Petro Hall, 657-2153
The Student Health Services provides health care for all students enrolled at Montana State University Billings. For those students taking less than seven credits, the Health Service fee is optional and may be paid at any time during the semester. Registered nurses, physicians, mental health counselors and a student health educator staff Student Health Services. Consultations with local physicians are scheduled if considered desirable by the University physician. The cost of these consultations, as well as laboratory tests and x-rays, are borne by the student. The Student Health Services is available eight hours per day Monday through Friday.
Montana state law requires signed and dated proof of two valid measles and rubella immunizations or a physician’s statement of proof of having had these diseases for all students of postsecondary education who were born after December 31, 1956. The Student Health Services provides immunizations for those students who need it at a reasonable cost. It is recommended that students have tetanus/diphtheria boosters within the last five years.
In the event of a medical emergency after Student Health Services hours, the student is advised to seek care at either hospital’s emergency room or walk-in clinics. The cost of medical care received outside the Student Health Services is borne by the student.
Insurance
Students are required to have health insurance. All on-campus students taking seven or more credits will be assessed a premium fee for the student health insurance offered through the Student Health Services. Those students who do not need this insurance must waive it online before the 15th day of fall and spring semesters. Directions to waive the insurance online can be found on the SHS website www.msubillings.edu/hservices. Click on “insurance.” Students taking from four to six credits may enroll in the health insurance plan by filling out an enrollment form at the SHS office. Students taking only online credits are NOT eligible for the student health insurance. Insurance brochures can be found at the SHS office.
Health Education
Student Health Services provides a comprehensive health education program for students. Programs concerning vital health and wellness issues are offered on a regular basis. Informative pamphlets and videos are available in the Student Wellness Center.
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