In addition to primary medical care, Wentworth offers specialized services including counseling, disability services and comprehensive health education.
- Harvard Vanguard Student Health Services
- Student Health Insurance Plan
- Counseling Center
- Office of Wellness Education
Harvard Vanguard Student Health Services
Harvard Vanguard Student Health Services (HVSHS) provides primary medical care services on campus to students enrolled at Wentworth. Students may use HVSHS for diagnosis and treatment of both short and long term illnesses and for preventive care.HVSHS is located on campus in Watson Hall (003) and is open Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Call 617-989-4070 to make an appointment.
HVSHS will bill the student's health insurance plan for all services rendered. Please visit Harvard Vanguard's list of Accepted Health Insurance Plans. If your plan is not accepted, Wentworth offers an exceptional Student Health Insurance Plan underwritten by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Insurance Company, Inc.
Students must present their Wentworth ID and their health insurance card at every appointment. Wentworth will pay for co-payments, co-insurance or deductibles due for primary care services after the student's insurance plan has been billed. For speciality and diagnostic services, however, co-payments, co-insurance or deductibles may be due, as outlined in the student's insurance plan. Wentworth does not cover any part or speciality or diagnostic services for students. For a list of primary and specialty/diagnostic services, please visit the Harvard Vanguard website.
Medical advice and information is also available to students by phone 24 hours/day, 7 days/week by dialing the main Health Services telephone number 617-989-4070.
Wentworth students also have access to medical care at Harvard Vanguard's Kenmore practice (133 Brookline Avenue) when HVSHS is not open. This would include:
Weekday mornings from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Weekday evenings from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sundays and holidays from 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
When using the Harvard Vanguard Kenmore practice, students should identify themselves as a Wentworth student by presenting a validated Wentworth photo identification card. Students should also carry their insurance card.
In the case of a life-threatening emergency, students should immediately contact Wentworth Office of Public Safety at 617-989-4444.
HVSHS respects student confidentiality. No health information is released to parents or colelge staff without the student's written authorization unless required by law or unless it is a life threatening.
For additional information, please visit the Harvard Vanguard Student Health Services website.
Student Health Insurance Plan
According to Massachusetts law, Wentworth students enrolled for 9 or more credit hours per semester, including co-op students and international students, will be required, as a condition of enrollment, to have adequate health insurance. This policy has been put in place to ensure that students have access to quality and appropriate health care while pursuing their college career at Wentworth. Students who are not enrolled in a qualified health plan will be required to enroll in the Wentworth Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP), which has been designed specifically to meet the needs of Wentworth students.
The SHIP offers exceptional coverage at an outstanding value compared to most options available to students. For coverage details including costs, benefits, exclusions, any reductions or limitations, please refer to the plan information located at www.uhcsr.com/wentworth or call 800-977-4698. The SHIP is underwritten by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Insurance Company and administered by UnitedHealthcare StudentResources.
- All students who are enrolled for nine or more credit hours per semester (or on co-op) will automatically be billed for the student insurance plan.
- If the student is covered by another plan that offers comparable coverage and wants to waive the college insurance plan, the student MUST complete the Health Insurance Waiver on-line by the semester bill due date. Once the waiver is completed, the charge will be removed from the student's bill.
- If the student wants to purchase the Student Health Insurance Plan, the student must complete Health Insurance Enrollment form on-line. The premium is due in full by the semester bill due date.
- Any questions regarding the billing process should be directed to the Student Service Center (617-989-4020).
- Wentworth requires international students to be enrolled in the college plan (SHIP).
- Dependent coverage is available for dependents of students who enroll in the Student Health Insurance Plan. Rates for dependents can be found on-line at www.uhcsr.com/wentworth.
- The Massachusetts Division of Health Care Finance and Policy has ruled that free care provided by the Uncompensated Care Pool is not comparable coverage. If you should have any questions regarding the state-mandated qualifying student health insurance program, please visit the Massachusetts Division of Health Care's website.
Students should know whether they have the college insurance plan (SHIP) or a family plan. If a student is covered by SHIP, Health Services knows the policy number for the students. However, if covered by a family plan, please be sure to:
- carry an insurance card,
- know under whose plan you're covered (mother, father, yourself),
- know the name of the plan,
- know the policy number of the plan, and the address
Counseling Center
Professional counseling services are available free of charge to students. The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday, and provides assistance in areas including personal concerns, anxiety and depression, problems in relationships, academic difficulties, and decisions about major and career. Click here for more information.
Office of Wellness Education
The Office of Wellness Education provides information on health and wellness topics in an effort to promote healthy activities and lifestyles that enhance personal success and growth. Click here for more information.
