
For COVID-19 related EUSHIP insurance changes, as of September 1, 2021, the following provisions have been extended for Emory students with the Emory Student Health Insurance Plan until further notice.
- EUSHIP will waive all out of pocket expenses, including co-pays, deductibles and co-insurance, for medical visits and/or testing related to COVID-19 (doctor's order not required for coverage).
- Referral requirements are temporarily relaxed for primary care and specialists visits outside of Student Health (visits with a SHS provider are available if needed but NOT required for insurance purposes).
- The need for a referral will be determined by a SHS provider, if one of the following apply:
- New patient, not seen at Student Health Services previously
- New condition, not treated at SHS previously
- Referral is required by the specialists’ office
- Visit is recommended by a SHS provider
- If you are an established patient or require care following an ER visit or hospitalization or requesting the renewal of an existing referral from one plan year to the next, please contact the SHS Referral Coordinator at 404-727-0207and a referral will be generated for you. An in-person visit is not required.
- The need for a referral will be determined by a SHS provider, if one of the following apply:
- EUSHIP will cover medical visits when students are home and away from school. If students are seen out of the Atlanta area, medical visits unrelated to COVID-19, will be covered at:
- In-network benefit level of 80/20 after the $35 copay and $400 annual deductible.
- Out of network benefit level of 60/40 after the $40 copay and $600 annual deductible.
- Mental health in-network providers are covered at 80/20 after the $10 copay and $400 annual deductible.
- Mental health out-of-network providers are covered at 80/20 after the $10 copay and $600 annual deductible.
- Students can locate an Aetna participating provider in their area by accessing Aetna’s website here.
For some of our most common questions related to insurance coverage during these times, please see our FAQs below.
EUSHIP FAQs for Students Returning to Emory Fall 2020
1. Login at www.opus.emory.edu with Emory Network ID and Password
2. Complete required Emergency Verification information if requested
3. Select “Health” tile on the Applicant Homepage or Student Homepage
4. Select “Submit Health Insurance Waiver” and follow the four steps to complete the process
Your insurance will be subject to verification performed by Aetna Student Health. Please allow 3-5 days for completion of the process. To check the status of your waiver, please contact ASH at 1-877-261-8403 for further assistance.
7/15/20 - 7/14/21 (Medical students and 2 year MBA students)
8/1/20 - 7/31/21 (International and Allied Health PA students)
8/15/20 - 8/14/21 (all other students)
For medical referrals, contact Referral Coordinator, Julieta Tortocion at mtortoc@emory.edu or by phone at 404-727-0207 and for Mental Health referrals, contact Rick Gregory at 404-727-6145 or richard.gregory@emory.edu. Note: Under the EUSHIP, a referral must be obtained by the SHS first to avoid a claims payment denial. To schedule an appointment, access your patient portal or call 404-727-7551.
*** THE REFERRAL REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED DURING THIS TIME OF COVID-19 ***
Yes. If you experience a qualifying life event by involuntarily losing coverage under another plan (i.e. aging off a parent’s plan, loss of employment, change in marital status, etc.), you are eligible to purchase the Emory student health insurance at that time. You will need to provide a letter of termination within 31 days of the termination date of your prior insurance. Please submit the termination letter to me at ktaylo2@emory.edu. Additional plan information including costs for students is available on Aetna’s website at www.aetnastudenthealth.com.
The premium is not prorated. You will be responsible for the entire semester's premium.
Student Health Services
Emory University Student Health Services (EUSHS) provides outpatient care for enrolled Emory students with a valid Emory ID card. International student's spouses, Domestic Partners and unmarried children over 18 years of age are also eligible for primary medical care if they are currently enrolled in the Emory/Aetna Student Health Insurance Plan.
Patient Portal
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