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Additional fees are charged for laboratory services, certain clinical procedures and pharmacy items. The
charge may be added to the bursar account, paid by cash, check, MasterCard/Visa at the time of service
or in some instances directly billed to your insurance carrier. Charges billed to the bursar account
appear as a “Health Services” charge. Itemized statements are available from the Health Services
Medical Records Department.
The health and wellness fee is not health insurance. Syracuse University strongly recommends that
students carry health insurance to cover expenses not covered by the health and wellness fee and
medical expenses incurred outside of Health Services, such as emergency room care, hospitalization,
referrals to outside providers, prescriptions and eye/dental care. If your health care coverage is
provided by a health maintenance organization or managed care program, you should determine what
coverage is available while outside the network. Students should always carry their health insurance
card with them when seeking care, and be familiar with how to access services under their policy. Please
note Health Services does not bill all insurances directly. Currently we direct bill Aetna, BC&BS Bluecard,
Pomco and HTH. For questions, call Health Services at (315)443-9005.
Health Services Pharmacy bills many insurances. Please visit our Pharmacy or contact them at (315)443-
5691 or email Syracuse University Pharmacy to inquire about your insurance.
Health History and Immunization Forms
Syracuse University is obligated to enforce student immunization requirements, as defined by New York
State Public Health Law, which requires all students to provide proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps
and Rubella. This information may be obtained by contacting your High School or Primary Care Provider.
In addition, a completed response form related to Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine is required. To
download the Health History and Immunization Form, please visit the Health Services website at
Syracuse University Health Services. Forms must be mailed (111 Waverly Ave, Syracuse NY 13244),
Disability Benefits
As a Graduate Research or Teaching Assistant, you may be eligible for New York State Disability
benefits.
HOW TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS: If you are removed from work by your Physician for a non-work
related illness or injury, contact Risk Management and obtain the appropriate paperwork and
instruction. Complete, sign, and date part A
(Claimant's Statement) of the "Notice and Proof of Claim for Disability Benefits" form DB-450. Have
your doctor complete and sign Part B (Doctor's Statement). Please note that this is not the "Return to
Work" form and does not satisfy the return to work requirements.
In accordance with New York State Law, within 30 days of the date you become disabled, you must
return the completed DB-450 to the Risk Management Department. Failure to file your claim on time
may result in the loss of some or all of your benefits.
It is also advisable to keep in touch with your Department while you are out.
PAYMENTS: When your disability is confirmed, you will be paid according to the New York State
Disability Benefits Law. The statutory benefit rate is 50% of your base wage up to a maximum of