Many medical problems can be taken care of at home without the need for doctors. Basic health supplies may not be at the top of your list of items to bring to college, but having a personal supply of over-the-counter medicines and first aid materials will save you the trip to the pharmacy or book store when you don’t feel well enough to leave home.
Items we suggest having:
Health insurance in the United States is different than health insurance in other countries. For example, health insurance does not make medical care free, it just makes it less expensive. Another example is that each insurance company has it’s own list of doctors, hospitals, and pharmacies that it will work with.
All F-1 and J-1 students are automatically enrolled in UMKC’s International Student Health Insurance plan.
You can obtain a brochure and plan information at International Student Affairs Office (ISAO).
Are you are a non-immigrant international student with a F-1 or J-1 visa?
You can digitally access your insurance card with the Sydney Health app. If you want a hard copy of your insurance card, call (833) 332-0798.
Family coverage is available but not automatic. You will need to enroll them using the Anthem website.
Eligible dependents are defined as spouses residing with Insured Students or unmarried children under 25 years of age, who are Missouri residents not covered under another plan. Dependents must enroll in the Plan when the student first enrolls or within 30 days of the date the dependent entered the United States.
| Session | Student | Student and Spouse | Student and Child(ren) | Student, Spouse and Child(ren) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 8/1/2023-12/31/2023 | $1,101 | $2,150 | $2,150 | $3,199 |
| Spring/Summer 1/1/2022 - 7/31/2022 | $1,533 | $2,993 | $2,993 | $4,453 |
| Summer 6/1/2024-7/31/2024 | $439 | $857 | $857 | $1,275 |
The cost of the insurance will be included in your UMKC bill when you enroll in classes.
NO. You will need to mail the correct premium directly to Anthem Student Health. Only mail the cost of the premium after you have deducted the cost of the F-1/J-1 student’s insurance.
UMKC has a Student Health Center that is free for UMKC students.
Brookside 51 Building, 5110 Oak Street, Stuite 237 Kansas City, MO 64112 https://www.umkc.edu/studenthealth/
To visit the Health Center, you will need to make an appointment.
There are 3 ways to do that:
Once you make the appointment, here are some tips:
Arrive early. If it is your first appointment, there is some initial information that they will need to get.
Complete your paperwork before you go. Here are the forms that you will need to provide:
When you arrive for your appointment:
Transitioning to the U.S. can be difficult. UMKC wants to help! At UMKC, people view your mental health as important as your physical health. UMKC also offers Counseling services to all UMKC students. Their address is 5110 Oak Street, Suite 201, Kansas City, MO 64112. You can contact them by phone at (816) 235-1635.
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Counseling can happen one-on-one or in a group. The choice is up to you.
Here are some of the things that you might talk about in counseling:
Counseling can help you better understand what you are experiencing and can help you come up with ideas on how to change it. It is not a sign of weakness. Sometimes we just need someone to ask the right questions so that we can find the answer.
In many countries, when you are sick, you go to the hospital. That is where the doctors are.
In the US, it is different. The only time you go to the hospital is when it is serious. If you go to the hospital, it will be very expensive. Even with insurance, it can cost you $500 or more. In the U.S., it is less expensive to visit a doctor in a private office, Urgent Care Center, or Minute Clinic.
If the UMKC Health Center is unable to provide the medical care that you need, you can find other providers off campus that accept your UMKC student health insurance. UMKC does not have a pharmacy, you will need to use a pharmacy off campus to get your prescription medications.
