Costs and Health Insurance Information: Northern Kentucky University, Greater Cincinnati Region

Cost and Health Insurance Information

Health Insurance Information

NKU does NOT offer a student health insurance plan for domestic students.

NKU does NOT require students to have health insurance (with the exception of International Students that are required by law to have insurance). However, the American health care system is very expensive and NKU strongly encourages ALL students to maintain adequate health insurance coverage. Fast and convenient access to health care is important for students to avoid disruption of their studies and significant financial hardship should major medical care be required due to an unforeseen illness or injury.

If you are a Kentucky resident and do not have health insurance, please visit the Kynect website to see if you qualify for health insurance assistance.

For other affordable health care plans please visit https://www.healthcare.gov

If you are an International student and have purchased the required health insurance through NKU, please go to Lewermark.com

Health, Counseling and Student Wellness (HCSW) provides primary health care services to NKU students, faculty and staff, as well as individuals, group and couples counseling to NKU students.

Our Nurse Practitioners are credentialed and "in-network" providers for:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
Lewermark (International Student Insurance)
Tricare
United Health Care
MedBen

Our Counseling Clinicians and Psychologists are credentialed and "in-network" providers for:

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
Humana
Lewermark (International Student Insurance)
Medical Mutual of Ohio
MedBen

At this time, HCSW does not accept MEDICAID/MEDICARE insurance plans.

While many of our services are covered by health insurance plans, it is recommended that each individual check his/her plan for coverage details.

HCSW is able to accept cash, checks, credit card, Health Savings Account (HSA), and AllCard payments. The amount charged per visit is based upon the type of the service provided.
Copays are due at the time of the visit. Call our secure phone line at (859) 441-0407 to pay over the phone.
HCSW staff will file the claim with your insurance provider but you will be responsible for any amount that is not covered by your insurance (co-insurance or deductibles).
Please bring your insurance card (or a picture of it) with you to each visit.

For any other questions about health insurance, please call our office at (859) 572-5650.

Out of Pocket Office Fees

If you have any questions about services, insurance or fees, please call our office at (859) 572-5650 between 8:15a - 4:30p, Monday through Friday.
Hours may vary during the summer and appointments are required due to the COVID 19 pandemic.
If you do not have health insurance, or you prefer not to use your health insurance, the out-of-pocket cost for services is provided below. Fees are payable at the time of service.

Health Visit Type	COST
Registered Nurse Visits	No cost for visit, there is a fee for lab tests or vaccines, if done (see below)
Nurse Practitioner Visits (by type of service)	New patient: $45 - $60 Established patient: $35 - $50
General Physicals	New patient: $50 Established patient: $40
CDL/DOT or Travel Physicals (NKU students/faculty/staff only)	New patient: $60 Established patient: $50

Immunizations/Vaccines	Immunizations/Vaccines prices

Health Procedures and Assessments	Costs
TB tests or Risk Assessment	$20
Rapid Strep Throat Test	$10
Blood Sugar (glucose) testing	$5
Mononucleosis (Mono) testing	$10
Urinalysis	$5
Urine Pregnancy Test	$5
Suture/Staple removal	$10
Cerumen (ear wax) removal	$5 each ear
Albuterol Breathing Treatment	$10

Counseling Appointments and Aassessments	COSTS
Individual Counseling session	$15 per session (limit 15 visits per academic year) (If you have financial concerns, bring them up in the brief screen appointment.) *The individual counseling fee is suspended for fall 2021*
Group Therapy sessions	FREE
Psychological Assessment (for mental health related disability accommodations)	$100
Psychological Assessment (for diagnosis unrelated to disability accommodations)	$50
ADHD Assessment	$300
Learning Disability Assessment	$300

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