ASU Coronavirus Updates:
www.angelo.edu/covid-19
Shannon Health COVID-19 Information:
www.shannonhealth.com/covid19
HealthCare.gov
New savings available for 2021 health coverage. If you need health insurance in these challenging times, now’s the time to visit HealthCare.gov to see what you might save!
With the passage of the new law, you may now see increased savings that can lower your monthly premiums.
In fact, 4 out of 5 who enroll in a health plan through HealthCare.gov can find a plan for $10 or less per month, with financial assistance.
Come back to to submit your application, see if you qualify for extra tax credits, and enroll in a plan.
Deadline: Coverage can start as soon as May 1 if you enroll by April 30.
The HealthCare.gov Team
If you are a current ASU student and have not paid the Medical Services Fee but need medical care at the University Health Clinic, you may go to Student Medical Services Fee.
For Information regarding on-campus COVID testing visit COVID-19 Updates.
Open Enrollment, Health Insurance Information
The Texas Tech University System Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) is offered through Aetna. The Open Enrollment is NOW to March 1, 2021
For More Information:
- Please call Academic HealthPlans at 855-850-4299 (toll free) to talk to an insurance agent.
- Please see AHP, Academic Health Plans
For the Affordable Care Act:
- Open Enrollment has passed but you may still qualify. For more information visit HealthCare.
For Medical Records Requests:
- Please go to Shannon Medical Records and follow the directions. All request(s) are made through Shannon Clinic in this manner.
- For More Information: call 325-657-5198
If you think that you are running a fever, please stop by your Residence Hall desk or the UC Information Desk to get a Tempadot (a disposable thermometer) and check yourself for a fever.
If you have body aches, sore throat and a fever, stop by the Clinic immediately so that you can be treated.
FREE flu shots available now at the Campus Clinic
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
ASU students can get a free flu shot at the Health Clinic with photo ID. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are always welcomed.
Stay Healthy
The flu vaccine is the best way to prevent seasonal flu, but the CDC has additional information to help keep you healthy…
Campus Clinic hours:
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The University Health Clinic is based in the University Sports Medicine Clinic, Shannon Clinic - Jackson. The Health Clinic provides confidential services to ASU students who have paid the current Medical Services Fee.
Angelo State University and Shannon Clinic have become partners to serve ASU Student Health. Students who are registered, attending classes, and have paid the medical services fee have access to unlimited visits to all Shannon Urgent Care locations for basic, medical care by board certified healthcare providers at no additional cost. Summer term students and distance and online learners can access clinic services by paying the fee for the semester they desire clinic services.
The primary campus location is 2237 S. Jackson Street Urgent Care.
The contract between ASU and Shannon provides ASU students with:
- Basic medical care that can be given within the confines of an exam room (i.e., diagnostics, needed prescriptions written, some treatments);
- Some basic laboratory services and
- Basic X-Ray services at their Urgent Care South and West clinic locations.
The following medical services are NOT included and are the responsibility of the ASU student/patient:
- Medical care delivered at Emergency Rooms
- Shannon Medical Center (the main hospital)
- Referred medical specialists
- Prescription drugs.
Insurance will be filed (no co-pays or deductibles are collected for regular clinic appointments when insurance is filed). Insurance is not required for an ASU student (who has paid the medical services fee) to receive medical care at the available Shannon Clinic Urgent Care locations.
Shannon website for clinic locations
The payment of the compulsory Medical Services Fee at ASU and/or the use of the University Clinic do not satisfy the requirements of the ACA.
Mental Health Emergencies
In case of an emergency, call 911 or the ASU Crisis HelpLine at 325-486-6345.