7.03 Student Health Program

Counseling and Mental Health Services (CAMHS):

Psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers are available for consultation at the Medical Area Health Service. Treatment options include individual psychotherapy, medication management, and group therapy. All visits are confidential and mental health records are held separately from the rest of the medical record, except for information on medications and hospitalizations. Counseling and Mental Health Services are also offered at satellite health clinics on the Business School, Law School, and Medical Area campuses. Please visit https://camhs.huhs.harvard.edu for more information.

Medical Specialty Care: A wide range of medical specialty services, including surgical and medical subspecialties, is available at Harvard University Health Services at the Smith Campus Center location in Harvard Square. Appointments are made by referral from one of the Medical Area Clinic physicians or nurse practitioners.

Dental Care: Dental coverage is not included in the Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP); however, an optional dental plan is available for students and their eligible dependents. Rates and enrollment and benefit information are available on the HUSHP website.

The Harvard Dental Service in Harvard Square also provides a full array of dental services at a discount to Harvard students. Full dental care is also available to students on a fee-for-service basis at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine’s Faculty Group Practice on Longwood Avenue and at the Student Clinic of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.

7.03 Student Health Program

Detailed information regarding the Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP) can be found at hushp.harvard.edu. Students should read the details of the Plan carefully and familiarize themselves with the coverage available. Students with questions should contact HUSHP Member Services at mservices@huhs.harvard.edu. For information about fees, see Sections 6.01 (Tuition, Fees, and Living Expenses) and 6.04 (Medical Fees).

Massachusetts Insurance Requirements

Massachusetts law requires that all full-time or part-time students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in Massachusetts participate in a qualifying student health insurance program or in a health plan of comparable coverage. All Harvard students are automatically enrolled in the Harvard University Student Health Program (HUSHP) and charges are applied to their student bill.

HUSHP is a comprehensive health program comprised of two parts:

Student Health Fee

Required of all students who are more than half-time and studying in Massachusetts. This fee covers most services at Harvard University Health Services (HUHS), including internal medicine, medical/surgical specialty care, mental health/counseling services, physical therapy, radiology, and urgent care.

Student Health Insurance Plan

Provides hospital/specialty care through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts and prescription drug coverage administered by Catamaran. Coverage includes emergency room visits, hospitalizations, diagnostic lab/radiology services, ambulatory surgery, specialty care outside HUHS (limited), and prescription drug coverage. Benefit limits and cost-sharing may apply – visit hushp.harvard.edu for more details.