{"id":682,"date":"2018-05-31T14:02:15","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T14:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uri.edu\/global\/?page_id=682"},"modified":"2021-05-06T15:57:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T19:57:38","slug":"health-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.uri.edu\/global\/international-students\/planning\/health-information\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Information"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Staying healthy is an important part of doing your best work during your time at the University of Rhode Island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Important information for \nnew students<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Health and Wellness<\/h2>

Life is busy. Take time\u2014and take care of yourself.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n

URI offers superior student health care. To learn about services available to full-time students and the health insurance policy covering sickness and injury, visit the URI Health Services website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All international students on an F-1 or J-1 at the University of Rhode Island are required to purchase the University of Rhode Island\u2019s health insurance <\/a>for themselves and any dependents. You may be exempted from purchasing the URI health insurance by demonstrating that you have a comparable plan that meets the Affordable Care Act standards. To be exempted from purchasing URI health insurance, submit a waiver request<\/a> online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

International students with children, please note that URI Health Services does not offer pediatric services, so you must find a local pediatrician.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on insurance or immunization information please contact the URI Health Services Department<\/a> directly at 1-401-874-4755.<\/p>\n\n\n

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We’re here to help<\/h1>\n

Office of International Students and Scholars
\nOffice Hours:<\/strong>
\nMonday – Friday
\n8:30am – 4:30pm Eastern Time<\/p>\n

International Center, 3rd FL<\/strong>
\n37 Lower College Road
\nKingston, RI, 02881
\nPhone: 401.874.2395
\nissoff@etal.uri.edu<\/p>\n

Follow us on social media!
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