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Curry Health Center

Navigating Healthcare for Military-Affiliated Students

Navigating healthcare coverage as a military-connected student at UM involves understanding how TRICARE, VA Healthcare, CHAMPVA, and community resources integrate with Curry Health Center.

Curry Health Center directly bills major health insurance plans for medical visits and is a Tricare/TriWest provider.

Before You Come to UM

  • CHAMPVA Enrollment Verification – request a Verification Letter for CHAMPVA enrollment through your GrizPortal by selecting the Request a Verification Letter or Form in the Transcripts and Verifications card.
    • Select Standard Enrollment Verification as the type
    • Fax to 303-331-7809
  • Students may qualify to have the VA pay for the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) if both of the following apply:
    • Using Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33)* or Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Entitlement*
    • AND do not have other insurance coverage

* Post-9/11 GI Bill covers insurance equivalent to your benefit rate.

Upload Immunizations and Complete Your TB Screening

Step 1: Log In to the Patient Portal

Sign in using your UM NetID and password:

Step 2: Upload Your Immunization Records

  • Select the Immunizations tab.
  • Upload copies of your required immunization documentation.

Step 3: Complete the TB Screening Questionnaire

  • Select the Forms tab.
  • Complete the TB Screening Questionnaire.

 

If You Receive Care Through the Veterans Administration

Many student veterans receive healthcare through the VA. If that's you, you may be able to access care at Curry Health Center while attending the University of Montana. 

Curry Health Center is an approved Veteran Community Care provider. Community care must be authorized by VA before a Veteran can receive care from a community provider.

Missoula’s VA services are provided by the David J. Thatcher VA Clinic. We highly recommend that VA eligible and/or enrolled students new to the area establish care as soon as possible.

 

Seeking Services at Curry Health Center

Medical 

The Curry Health Center Medical Clinic accepts many health insurance plans and bills insurance directly. 

Curry Health Center does accept TriCare and TriWest, among others. Click here to see a list of all in-network insurance plans.

Before your appointment 

Please: 

  • Upload your insurance card(s) through the Patient Portal, or 
  • Bring your insurance card with you. 

If you're not sure which insurance you have or how to use it, we can help.

Learn more about insurance support.

Counseling Services 

College can be exciting, stressful, and sometimes overwhelming. You don't have to handle everything on your own. 

Counseling appointments are $20 per session, making mental healthcare affordable for students. 

Military and Veteran Services will provide funding for a student’s first 4 counseling appointments.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing services are available to all UM students at no cost. 

These services include: 

No insurance is required, and no insurance claims are submitted. 

Learn more about Wellbeing Support Coaching and schedule your first appointment. 

Dental

The Curry Health Center Dental Clinic offers dental care at rates that are generally 50–65% lower than many private dental offices. 

Insurance Information:

  • Montana Medicaid is accepted and billed directly. 
  • If you have dental insurance, Curry Health Center will submit claims for you. 

Student Advocacy Resource Center (SARC) 

If you've experienced sexual violence, relationship violence, stalking, discrimination, or other identity-based harm, SARC is here to support you. 

Services are: 

  • Free 
  • Confidential 
  • Available regardless of insurance 

SARC offers: 

  • Confidential advocacy 
  • Resource navigation 
  • Referrals 
  • Help connecting with campus and community resources 

Schedule an appointment with a SARC Advocate.

 

Other Resources:

David J. Thatcher VA Clinic

Department of Veteran Affairs clinic offering a wide variety of health services in the Missoula area.  For a full list of services, to register for care, or make an appointment use this link.

3885 W. Broadway St

Missoula, MT  59808

(406) 215-0100

Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)

Missoula Vet Center

We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We can also connect you with more support by providing referral services to the David J. Thatcher VA Clinic or other appropriate resources in our community.

910 Brooks Street, Suite 101

Missoula, MT  59801

(406) 721-4918

Hours:  7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)

            7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Friday)

24 Hour Call Center: 877-927-8387

Veteran Suicide and Crisis Line:

  1. Dial 988, press 1
  2. Text 838255
  3. Chat at net/Chat

Montana Veteran Affairs – Veteran Service Officers (VSOs)

This program is staffed by nationally accredited Veteran Service Officers (VSOs), this state-funded program offers expert guidance in securing federal VA benefits, compensation, healthcare, and more. 

1911 Tower St.

Missoula, MT  59804

406-542-2501
MVADMissoula@mt.gov

Veteran Readiness and Employment (Chapter 31)

If you have a service-connected disability that limits your ability to work or prevents you from working, Veteran Readiness and Employment (formerly called Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment) can help. This program—also known as Chapter 31 or VR&E—helps you explore employment options and address education or training needs.

Apply for Chapter 31, VR&E using VRE Form 28-1900

Health Insurance for National Guard and Reserve Members

Members of the National Guard and Reserves can qualify for a number of health and life insurance benefits, which helps them and their families get more value out of their service. 

Tricare Reserve Select – find more information and apply here.