Students on the Student Health Plan (aged 16 and older), are required to get referrals before seeing off-campus providers. To obtain a referral, make a medical appointment. Referrals are good for 12 months from the date they are issued. If you are not sure you have a referral or if you need a new one, call UHS at 609-258-3141. Exceptions There are situations where referrals are not needed for treatment off-campus: If you have an enrolled dependent under the age of 16 If you are using the Pediatric Dental or Pediatric Vision benefits If you have an emergency or life-threatening illness or injury and need to go to the hospital or emergency room If you need medical care with the following specialties: Urgent Care, Dentistry, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Pediatrics, or OB/GYN If you are receiving outpatient mental health services with an off-campus mental health provider If you are getting a routine annual physical or annual well-woman exam with an off-campus provider If you want to use your $125 annual dental visit benefit within the Princeton University Student Health Plan If your student status is In Absentia or if you reside and receive services outside of Mercer County, NJ If you have a medical disability and are on a 90-day medical extension of SHP coverage If you are a graduate student who has completed all program requirements and is eligible for an extension of SHP coverage (the extension would be up to 90-days-- verify with your department that you have met your program requirements and are eligible for the extension) If you are covered under the extension for an approved student leave of absence without comparable coverage If you need medical care during a scheduled University break Call UHS at 609-258-3141 before receiving any elective surgical procedure during recess periods so we can ensure your health records are updated.
