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Health Insurance | Bursar's Office
UHS General Medicine currently accepts and can bill a variety of commercial health insurance plans. Please note:
- Please bring your insurance card with you when you come to UHS.
- The amount that you pay for services provided depends upon the schedule of deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments associated with your health insurance plan. It is important that you understand the coverage provided by your health insurance plan.
- Bills from UHS are mailed to the address on file.
Protecting Access to Confidential Health Information (PATCH) Act
If you are accessing care through General Medicine services, or at an outside provider for any of the following "sensitive services" and have a Massachusetts-based health insurance plan, you may now request that the EOB statement be sent to you.
Click Here to Learn About the PATCH Act
Referrals
- Patients insured by a health maintenance organization (HMO) or point-of-service plan (POP) require a referral from a primary care provider (PCP)'s office to receive care at UHS.
- Please contact your PCP to obtain this referral before you visit UHS.
- Referral can be faxed or mailed to UHS from the PCP Office:
- Fax: 617-287-3977
- Mailing Address: University Health Services, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston MA 02125
- Referral can be faxed or mailed to UHS from the PCP Office:
Uploading Insurance on My Health Beacon Portal
Before your appointment with General Medicine, you must upload your insurance information. For instructions:
- Log into your My Health Beacon Portal.
- On your home page, you can update your insurance information by clicking on the "Insurance Card" tab on the left-hand column and following the prompts to add your insurance information. You'll be asked to upload a photo of your card.
Paying a General Medicine Bill
Bills from UHS are mailed to the address on-file.
If you have a "UHS" hold that you are clearing by making a payment, call General Medicine at (617) 287-5660 to have the hold removed - this is not automatic.
Paying In Person
UHS accepts cash, checks, or cards. Please come to the General Medicine Clinic (Quinn Administration Building 2nd Floor) and ask the front desk to pay your bill.
Paying by Mail
Mail a check, payable to University Health Services to: University Health Services, 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston MA 02125.
Paying by Phone
Call 617-287-5660 to provide the billing information.