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HUSKY�HEALTH�CENTER

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OVER 100 YEARS OF CARING FOR UW STUDENTS�

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MISSION​

Husky Health Center is a multidisciplinary team with one shared mission: to improve the wellbeing of University of Washington Seattle students.

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VISION​

We aspire to set the standard for college health and wellbeing. Our vision demonstrates our values, as we aim to support every student’s holistic wellbeing during their time at UW Seattle. We do this by providing excellent care that is accessible, inclusive, and student-focused

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WE’RE HERE FOR STUDENTS

HUSKY HEALTH CENTER IS:

  • A comprehensive multi-specialty clinic
  • Staffed by board-certified providers
  • A participant with most major insurance
  • Affiliated with UW Medicine, the #1 hospital system in the state
  • Accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care
  • Powered by the UW Seattle Services and Activities Fee (SAF) paid by students
  • HERE TO BE YOUR FIRST STOP FOR STUDENT HEALTHCARE!

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OUR SERVICES

  • Primary Care and Same-Day Clinics
    • Access for new patients is exclusively reserved for students
    • Preventative wellness care
    • Acute medical problems
    • Chronic care
    • Medication management
    • Immunizations

Our providers are often the front line for students with concerns about mental health. We work in close partnership with the UW Counseling Center and LiveWell to coordinate care and promote student health and wellbeing.

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OTHER SERVICES

  • Specialty Medical Care
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physical Therapy
    • Allergy shots – new for this fall!
    • OB/GYN clinic
      • Full-spectrum sexual and reproductive care, including birth control pills, IUDs & Nexplanon., STI testing, GAC
  • The Rubenstein Pharmacy
  • UW Medicine Lab
  • Radiology (X-rays) and EKGs

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SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES FEE (SAF): HOW IT WORKS

The fees paid by students help offset the operating expenses of HHC. As such, students get a wide range of benefits while enrolled at the UW:

  • Exclusive access – 99% needing a same-day visit are seen within 24 hours; primary care wait time for appointments is just days
  • For FY27, out-of-pocket cost for most visits is pre-paid by the SAF, once per quarter
  • Consultation with insurance navigators. 
  • Nurse advice, including after-hours by phone. 
  • Counseling on sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and reproductive health. 
  • Safer sex and harm-reduction supplies (condoms, lube, naloxone, fentanyl test strips) 

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THE FIRST VISIT: WHAT TO DO BEFORE COMING IN

MYCHART MAKES IT EASY!

  • MyChart lets you see your medications, test results, upcoming appointments, medical bills, and more all in one place.
  • HHC is part of UW Medicine’s MyChart.
  • Set up an account online, and then call for your first appointment.
  • Confidentiality
    • University administrators, faculty, parents, and partners do not have automatic access to your medical records – HIPAA, FERPA, and other protections apply.
    • If you already have a MyChart account, double check permissions

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USING INSURANCE AT HHC

  • HHC accepts most insurance plans, including WA Medicaid/Apple Health, and is in-network with major private insurances.
  • We bill your health insurance for all services provided at HHC.
  • Students are responsible for any charges related to their visit, which includes lab tests, x-rays, prescriptions, and supplies.
  • We verify coverage and benefits with your plan before the visit.
  • If you are uninsured, if you insurance does not provide coverage in Seattle, or if you need help using your insurance, call for a consultation with our insurance navigators at 206.685.1011.

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FAQs ABOUT INSURANCE

  • UW does not offer an insurance plan for domestic undergraduate students; there is no requirement to have insurance, but we recommend it!
  • Most international students are required to purchase the UW International
  • For questions about insurance, please email uwhhc@uw.edu or call 206.685.1011 to speak with an insurance navigator.
  • Visit wellbeing.uw.edu for more information on services, benefits, billing, and insurance at HHC.
  • You may call your insurer and use the number below to confirm that your plan is accepted and in-network with HHC and UW Medicine:

HHC’s Tax ID Number: 91-1220843

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WE’RE HERE FOR STUDENTS

Please reach out if you have any questions!

  • Email: uwhhc@uw.edu
  • Phone: 206-685-1011
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