University of
Nebraska – Lincoln
(UNL)
Intensive English
Program (IEP)
Health
Requirements
Pre-Enrollment Health Requirement
UNL Health Requirements
• All international students must have:
– a Quantiferon lab test for tuberculosis at UHC
• Quantiferon lab test replaces the PPD test
– records that show two measles (MMR) shots
Meeting the Requirements - Quantiferon
 Quantiferon test for tuberculosis
• Quantiferon – TB Gold test brochure
• One appointment with a nurse
• Will draw blood at this visit
• Requirement met if the Quantiferon test is negative
Quantiferon-TB Gold Test (Tuberculosis)
Positive Quantiferon Test
• Positive or indeterminate test
• Letter is sent to you
– Schedule a visit
– Physician visit and chest X-ray
are required
Meeting the Requirement
–Measles (MMR)
• Copy of your vaccine (shot) records from your
home country or USA showing two measles shots
(MMRs)
OR
• “Positive Measles Blood Titer” report from a
laboratory or doctor
Measles shots (MMRs) can be given at UHC if needed
MMR Vaccine Information
Statement (VIS)
Complete the Requirements
• Complete the requirements
in two weeks
– Keep your apppointment
– Avoid holds on future
registration
Medical Insurance
• Required for all IEP students
• Automatic enrollment for F1 and J1
• Waive the insurance plan if you can show
documentation of a comparable plan
– Internet plans are not accepted
• Sign up for student insurance at:
http://health.unl.edu/insurance/
Healthy Option - Student Medical Insurance Plan
• Covered UHC services paid at 100%
– Includes most laboratory; physical therapy;
radiology; specialty; counseling and psychological
services; and annual exam expenses
– Covers Quantiferon test and MMR titer test
• Two cleanings for your teeth at the UHC Dental
Office
• UHC Pharmacy for drugs and medications
Health Option Student Insurance
Appointments
• Schedule your appointments today
– Call 472-5000 to cancel or reschedule
Bring to Your Appointment
• NCard
• Insurance Card
• Immunization/Vaccine Records
– school or doctor records
• Completed Medical History Form
NU Identification Number
Medical History Form
• Complete this form
• Bring it to your
appointment
Costs
Payment is required at the time of service.
Quantiferon $65
Chest X-ray $57
MMR
– Titer
– Shot
Paid by Student Insurance
Paid by Student Insurance
$ 25 Paid by Student Insurance
$ 69
Prices may change due to the cost of vaccines.
http://health.unl.edu/
• University Health Center
– 1500 U Street
University Health Center (UHC) Services
http://health.unl.edu/
• Doctor visits
– Illnesses and injuries;
chronic conditions;
physical exams; pap
smears, etc.
– No charge
• Pharmacy
– (drugs & prescriptions)
• Laboratory tests
• Radiology (X-rays)
• Dental
472-5000
• Immunizations/shots
• Allergy injections
• Physical Therapy
• Counseling and
Psychological Services
(CAPS)
• Health Education
Department (HED)
Contact Us
472-5000
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