Billing & Cashier Office
Contact Us
- Phone: (510) 642-8450
- Secure Messaging: Send a secure message through the eTang patient portal
- Email: uhscashier@berkeley.edu
Location
Student Health Insurance Office
Tang Center, UC Berkeley
2222 Bancroft Way, Rm. 3200
Berkeley CA 94720-4300
Students are strongly encouraged to first contact us by phone or email.
Forms of Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, Discover
- Cash
- Check
- Debit Card
- Cal 1 Card
- Health Opportunity Fund
Topics
Office Visits (in-person & telehealth)
| Student* with SHIP | Student* without SHIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Care | $15 | $15 |
| Urgent Care | $35 | $35 |
| Health Clearance Physical Exam (as required for employment, government authority when a full physical exam with a clinician signature is required) |
$150 | $150 |
| Health & Wellness Coaching (example: stress management, sexual health education) |
$0 | $0 |
| Counseling No charge for short-term counseling visits |
$0 | $0 |
| Social Services | $0 | $0 |
| Psychiatry | $15 | $124-$255 (initial) |
| Specialist Physician | $25 | $100-$430 |
| Physical Therapy | $15 | $100-$200 |
| Travel Consult (office visit only) | $0 | $75 |
| Medical Nutrition Appointment | $15 | $75-$120 (initial) |
Lab Tests & X-rays
| Student* with SHIP | Student* without SHIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Complete Blood Count | $2.60 | $26 |
| Urinalysis | $1.55 | $15.50 |
| Pap Smear - routine (one per plan year) | $0 | $24-$62.50 |
| Chlamydia | $0-$1.10 | $11 |
| Strep Throat | $2.20 | $22 |
| Mono | $1.50 | $15 |
| HIV Panel | $0.80 | $8 |
| Pregnancy Test (urine) | $1.30 | $13 |
| Tuberculosis (TB) Blood Test | $0 | $70 |
| Varicella Titer | $0 | $10 |
| Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Titer | $0 | $9 |
| COVID-19 Symptomatic Test | $0 | $60-$105 |
| Reference Fee (lab send-out fee) | $2 | $20 |
| X-Rays: per ordered exam | $6.95-$7.95 | $69.50-$79.50 |
Immunizations
Note: For immunizations, students must meet all FDA regulations prior to approval.
| Student* with SHIP | Student* without SHIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Injection fee - per vaccine | $0 | $30 |
| Influenza (Flu) | $0 | $40 |
| HPV (Gardasil) - per dose | $0 (until age 26) | $237 |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis | $0 | $70 |
| Hepatitis B - per dose | $0 | $102 |
| Meningococcal | $0 | $181.65 |
| Measles, Mumps, Rubella | $0 | $153 |
Procedures
| Student* with SHIP | Student* without SHIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Wart treatment | $8.20 | $82 |
| Colposcopy | $12-$17.05 |
$120-$170.50 |
| Sutures (includes removal) | $9.40-$21.42 |
$94-$214.20 |
| Ear Wash | $4.70 | $47 |
| Depo-Provera Injection | $0 |
$102.50 |
Prescriptions
| Student* with SHIP | Student* without SHIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Don't forget our inexpensive over-the-counter items available to all students at the Tang Center Pharmacy! | $0 preferred generic $25 preferred brand & high cost generic $40 non-preferred $75 specialty |
full price |
| Birth control covered at 100% for SHIP students (some conditions apply) | $0 | full price |
Late Cancellation/No-Show Fee
| Student* with SHIP | Student* without SHIP | |
|---|---|---|
| Late Cancellation/No-Show Fee | $25 |
$25 |
*Student = Currently eligible registered UC Berkeley student.
Note:
- This fee list is for the most common services and not an exhaustive list of all services provided at the Tang Center. To inquire about the cost of a service not listed above, please contact the Cashier's Office.
- Fees are subject to change.
Billing for UHS services
If you have a financial responsibility, payments can be made at the Billing & Cashier Office within seven business days from the date of service. After seven business days, charges are billed to your CalCentral account and payments will need to be made through CalCentral.
If we file a claim to your insurance carrier, such as SHIP, we will wait for the claim to be processed before billing any patient responsibility portion to your CalCentral account. Sometimes, this process may take more than seven business days.
Patients without a CalCentral account will receive an invoice by mail. If payment is not received within 30 days, outstanding charges will be forwarded to Berkeley Financial System Collections.
If we file a claim to your insurance carrier, such as SHIP, we will wait for the claim to be processed before billing any patient responsibility portion to your CalCentral account. Sometimes, this process may take more than seven business days.
Patients without a CalCentral account will receive an invoice by mail. If payment is not received within 30 days, outstanding charges will be forwarded to Berkeley Financial System Collections.
UHS Charges & CalCentral
Fees billed to your CalCentral account will appear as “UHS charges”. The transaction date is not the date of service but reflects when the charges were billed to CalCentral. If you do not recognize the billed amount, contact your insurance carrier or refer to the explanation of benefits statement from your insurance carrier. You may also contact the Billing & Cashier Office.
Other Insurance Plans (Students without SHIP)
Itemized Receipt & Reimbursement
Students without SHIP will need to pay for services in full and may submit a claim with the itemized receipt to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. Itemized receipts can be requested by contacting the Cashier’s Office via eTang secure message. We strongly suggest contacting your insurance carrier to obtain benefit and reimbursement details.
PPO Plans
If you have a PPO insurance plan and would like UHS to bill your insurance carrier, please upload your insurance card (see instructions here) and send a secure message to the Cashier in eTang portal. UHS is not an in-network provider for your insurance carrier and you are financially responsible for any billed amount. Any amount not paid by your insurance carrier is your responsibility.
HMO Plans or Government Plans (e.g., Medicare & Medi-Cal)
We cannot send claims to any HMO or government plans as these plans do not accept out-of-network claims.
Students without SHIP will need to pay for services in full and may submit a claim with the itemized receipt to their insurance company for possible reimbursement. Itemized receipts can be requested by contacting the Cashier’s Office via eTang secure message. We strongly suggest contacting your insurance carrier to obtain benefit and reimbursement details.
PPO Plans
If you have a PPO insurance plan and would like UHS to bill your insurance carrier, please upload your insurance card (see instructions here) and send a secure message to the Cashier in eTang portal. UHS is not an in-network provider for your insurance carrier and you are financially responsible for any billed amount. Any amount not paid by your insurance carrier is your responsibility.
HMO Plans or Government Plans (e.g., Medicare & Medi-Cal)
We cannot send claims to any HMO or government plans as these plans do not accept out-of-network claims.
Why does UHS charge fees?
Medical and counseling services at UHS are funded primarily by student registration fees and patient fees. Registration fees subsidize part of the cost for services, which makes fees lower at UHS compared to services in the community. UHS is a non-profit service; all fees collected cover the basic operating costs of providing services.
What are my payment options?
Payment options include cash, check, Cal 1 Card, Health Opportunity Fund, debit card or credit card (visa, mastercard, and discover).
Payment can be made on the day of service or within the next seven business days. If you need more time to pay your bill, you may request a payment plan through the Billing & Cashier Office.
If you do not pay your bill or arrange a payment plan within seven days from the date of service, UHS will automatically bill your balance to CalCentral.
How will I know if a claim has been paid?
You will receive an explanation of benefits (EOB) statement from your insurance carrier. The EOB shows how much you were charged for the service, the amount covered by your insurance plan, and your out of pocket responsibility.
Students with SHIP may access their EOB statements on the Wellfleet website or Berkeley SHIP mobile app.
What if I have more questions?
- For questions regarding fees, payment, and billing, please contact the Billing & Cashier's Office at (510) 642-8450, email uhscashier@berkeley.edu, or currently enrolled students may send a secure message through the eTang patient portal.
- For questions regarding SHIP, contact the SHIP office at (510) 642-5700, email ship@berkeley.edu, or currently enrolled students may send a secure message through the eTang patient portal.
- Students without SHIP may contact their insurance carriers for benefit, claim, and reimbursement questions.