Will my parents or professors know why I have been seen at SHS?
No! Services provided are completely confidential. Your health records are separate from your academic records and cannot be viewed or discussed without your expressed written consent.
Am I covered at Student Health Services under my insurance or my parents’ insurance?
Because there are numerous HMOs through the country and other insurance companies in Mississippi that limit where you can access care, it is necessary for you to determine if your insurance covers you at Student Health Services or in Oxford. Even if your insurance is not in-network at SHS, we are still the most cost-effective choice in town since there is no office visit charge.
If I sign a release for my medical records, can my records with the staff psychiatrists be released also?
No! Your mental health records are protected by HIPAA and kept separate from your general medical records. You have to specifically state that you want your mental health records released in order for them to be released.
I attended another university in the state. Do I still have to show proof of immunizations when the requirements are the same?
I know that any charges from SHS and the pharmacy can be put on my bursar account, but may I pay at the time of service?
You may pay your SHS bill at the time services are rendered with cash or check only. Pharmacy accepts cash, check, debit and credit cards.
For questions regarding Psychotherapy Notes, Use of medical information and Use of Authorization see the Student Health Policies at healthcenter.olemiss.edu/privacy-policy/