Required insurance

As an Exchange Visitor you are required by law to obtain and maintain medical insurance that covers you and your dependants for a minimum of $50,000 per accident or illness with a maximum deductable of $500 per accident or illness during the period of time you are participating in the Missouri State’s exchange visitor program. In addition, you are also required to purchase insurance for medical evacuation at a minimum of $10,000 and repatriation at a minimum of $7,500. The Missouri State University insurance plan for full time  does not provide the required medical evacuation and repatriation insurance; therefore, you will need to purchase this coverage separately. Here is a list of local insurance providers.

Find a Doctor or Dentist

If a friend cannot direct you to a physician or dentist, look in the Yellow Pages of the phone book or in the information provided by your insurance company.  It is essential to telephone for an appointment before going to a doctor or dentist.  You may have to wait a few days or weeks for an appointment unless you are sick or in need of a doctor immediately.  In those instances, you can either go to the emergency room at one of the hospitals, or go to a walk-in clinic. In the case of an emergency dial 911 and an operator will assist you.

The On-Campus Health Center

Taylor Health and Wellnes Center provides a variety of health services.

Hospitals

The primary hospitals in Springfield are:

• Cox Medical Center North or South
• St Johns Hospital
• Lakeland Regional Hospital, 417-865-5581 or 800-432-1210, 440 S. Market, Springfield MO  65806 

Walk-in Clinics

There are several specialized outpatient clinics of treatment for those who do not need in-patient hospital care.  The one most used is:

• Family Medical Walk-in Clinic (417-890-5550 or 417-866-5550) - is available for all family members.  An appointment is never required.

Instruction in First Aid and CPR

Classes are offered on campus through the Human Resources office.