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Health Insurance—The university requires all students to have adequate accident and health insurance that complies with the Affordable Care Act, covering both inpatient and outpatient services. The insurance plan should be valid in Tennessee for emergency and non-emergency care. The same coverage is encouraged for spouses and dependents. All students must submit the Health Insurance Enrollment and Verification form prior to the start of each semester. This form is located within the Enrollment Checklist in the MyAccess student portal. Students taking six or more credit hours (three or more credit hours during any summer session) or living in university housing are automatically enrolled in the healthcare plan offered through the university if adequate insurance has not been indicated. Students will continue to be enrolled each successive semester unless a waiver is completed. Students who have signed a waiver form and later decide to enroll in the insurance plan may do so. Note: the premium is not prorated. A refund of the premium is allowed only upon entry into the military services. For more information about the healthcare plan offered by United Healthcare Student Resources, log on to their website: www.uhcsr.com/southern.
Injury Insurance—Injury Only insurance is included in the school general fees for each respective semester and is afforded to students taking six or more credit hours. This coverage is for students who are accidentally injured on campus or on a
school-sponsored trip. The limit for this plan is $2,500 per occurrence and will cover eligible medical expenses. For policy information such as benefits, exclusions, terms and limits, and to access the insurance ID card, visit www.uhcsr.com/southern.
Students are welcome and encouraged, but not required, to be seen at the University Health Center for injuries. For any life-threatening injuries, students should go to a local emergency room and advise medical facilities to bill the Injury Only policy as primary insurance.