PURPOSE:
To provide information and access to quality health care resources in our community for on-site employees of service contractors of the University of Miami and their dependents.
DEFINITIONS:
On-site Employee of Service Contractor of the University of Miami (Contractor Employee)-An employee who works a minimum of 30 hours a week and has been employed for three consecutive months by a contractor who provides services onsite to the University of Miami.
Dependent-A spouse recognized under Florida law or dependent child as defined. A marriage license is proof of dependency for a spouse.
Dependent Child-A natural, adopted or stepchild receiving 50 percent or more support from the Contractor Employee.
HEALTH CARE REFERRAL OFFICE:
The office designated to assist Contractor Employees arrange for preventive services, screenings and physician appointments at various health care providers throughout Miami-Dade County.
PROCEDURE:
Appointments with Office of Health Care Referral Coordinator:
On-site employees of service contractors should contact the Health Care Referral Office at 305-284-8195 to make an appointment or request a referral. For Contractor Employees not covered by health insurance, the University of Miami will reimburse the contractor employee or dependent family member the cost of the initial visit to a community clinic or personal physician. The maximum reimbursement is $75.00 and the receipt must be presented for reimbursement.
LAYOFF:
On-site employees of contractors that are placed on layoff during winter and summer breaks are eligible to continue to utilize the service of the Health Care Referral Office.
TERMINATION:
Upon the effective date of termination of a Contractor Employee, health care referral assistance will cease.
For more information, please contact the Health Care Referral Coordinator