If you are ill or get injured when UNK Student Health is closed, you will need to determine if you are able to wait until the clinic opens to be seen. If unsure, you may consult with an Emergency Department Registered Nurse by calling either CHI Good Samaritan Hospital or Kearney Regional Medical Center and ask for the Emergency Department.
In the event of a health emergency, you may need to go to the emergency department of CHI Good Samaritan Hospital or Kearney Regional Medical Center for treatment. The Good Samaritan Ambulance can transport patients by calling 911. On campus, you can summon the UNK Police by calling 308-865-8911.
You are responsible for paying for all charges for emergency care.
You have the right to receive a “Good Faith Estimate” explaining how much your medical care will cost
Under the law, health care providers need to give patients who don’t have insurance or who are not using insurance an estimate of the bill for medical items and services.
- You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services. This includes related costs like medical tests, prescription drugs, equipment, and hospital fees.
- Make sure your health care provider gives you a Good Faith Estimate in writing at least 1 business day before your medical service or item. You can also ask your health care provider, and any other provider you choose, for a Good Faith Estimate before you schedule an item or service.
- If you receive a bill that is at least $400 more than your Good Faith Estimate, you can dispute the bill.
- Make sure to save a copy or picture of your Good Faith Estimate.
For questions or more information about your right to a Good Faith Estimate, visit www.cms.gov/nosurprises or call 1-800-985-3059.
UNK Athletic Training program and UNMC-Kearney Physical Therapy program collaborate with UNK Student Health to offer medical care to UNK intramural/club athletes, students and staffs/faculty. Most of our services are free of charge and no appointments are needed!
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