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贵谤辞尘:听The Dean of Students聽<deanofstudents@ramapo.edu>
Date: Tue, Jul 14, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Subject: Official Announcement: Health Services at Ramapo

Dear Student:

Ramapo has partnered with Valley Medical Group (VMG) to deliver high-quality, comprehensive, and compassionate medical care to students and employees right on campus. Located at the South Entrance, VMG will be open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Fall semester (summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). Appointments can be made by calling 201-684-7536 or through VMG鈥檚 service. Drop-in visits are always welcome. If you have a medical emergency, always dial 911.

Services Offered Through Valley Medical Group

Students have access to all primary care services: telehealth, sick visits, physicals, wellness visits, management of chronic conditions, preventative screenings, concussion clearance, and sexual/reproductive health options. Please review . The Valley Pharmacy offers convenient same-day or next-day delivery of prescription medications directly to the campus.

Insurance, Billing, and Explanation of Benefits

A visit to VMG is similar to visiting your local doctor鈥檚 office or urgent care. Just as with any healthcare provider, medical services are billed to your insurance company. VMG will collect whatever co-pay or deductible is associated with your health insurance plan at the time of service so long as the carrier is accepted by VMG. Please see . The Ramapo Student Health Insurance Plan is accepted by VMG.

Health Records and Privacy

Health records are maintained through an electronic health record system called Athena. If you ever need VMG and become a patient, you will be given access to Athena and can adjust the settings so that you are the only person who can view your medical record, after care summary, and other private medical information. Under insurance, an Explanation of Benefits (known as an EOB) will be sent to the insurance policy holder (in many scenarios this is your parents). The EOB indicates what healthcare services you received, how much the provider charged, how much insurance paid, and what (if anything) you owe.

If you are seeking care for a sensitive health visit and do not want an EOB sent home by VMG, you have the option of declining to use your insurance and to inform the health provider that you wish to self-pay for the visit. VMG staff can provide you with an estimate for the discounted, self-pay visit.

Information Regarding the Student Health Insurance Plan

Health insurance is mandatory for all full-time students. If you are enrolled in the Ramapo Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) through Aetna Student Health, you receive 100% coverage with $0 out-of-pocket costs for covered services at on-campus Health Services (managed by Valley Medical Group). This means no copays and no coinsurance for sick visits, physicals, and preventive screenings. For more details, visit the Ramapo SHIP page.

All full-time students are automatically enrolled and billed for health insurance. Please carefully consider if you would like to remain enrolled in the Ramapo SHIP or if you will by September 25, 2026.

The well-being of students remains a top priority as staying healthy is essential to your success. Please consider the following additional resources:

• We Care Program (Student Emergency Relief Fund, Food Pantry, and more)
• Counseling Services, 201-684-7522 (24/7 support)
• , Sharp Fitness Center
• Wellness Room
• Office of Specialized Services

If you have any questions, please reach out to Valley Medical Group at 201-684-7536.

In health,

Melissa Van Der Wall
Dean of Students/Vice President for Student Well-Being

Judith Green, Psy.D.
Director, Center for Student Wellness