Emergency Numbers
The Bloomsburg Hospital Emergency Room: 570-387-2111
The Geisinger Medical Center Emergency Room: 570-271-6591
Bloomsburg University's Police Department: 570-389-4168
Bloomsburg Town Police: 570-784-4155
Women's Center Hotline: 570-387-2406
TAPLINE: 1-800-222-9016 for Mental Health emergencies.
Health Insurance
Bloomsburg University strongly recommends all students have appropriate accident and sickness insurance coverage. The Health Center fee only covers basic medical care received at the Student Health Center. If you do not carry health insurance, the university will not be held responsible for costs of health care received at other medical facilities such as: diagnostic testing, hospitalization, emergency room visits, prescription medication, etc. These costs will be your responsibility.
Health insurance is a requirement for all international students attending classes at Bloomsburg University of PA. International students who do not show proof of insurance coverage will have a HOLD placed on their records until the insurance information is received by the Student Health Center.
Insurance options
If you do not have health insurance, you are free to purchase any insurance plan of your choice.
Or, you may choose to purchase the health insurance plan endorsed by several of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Universities. This insurance is Consolidated Health Plan or phone: 800-633-7867). This insurance is underwritten by Nationwide Insurance Company. This student health insurance plan is designed to meet the needs of the individual student at the least possible cost, balancing necessary coverage with affordability. A separate mailing, from the insurance company, which details the insurance coverage and cost, will be sent to all students. All questions concerning claims and coverage of this insurance should be referred directly to the company.