Medical Care in Indianapolis

Indiana University Indianapolis is surrounded by quality health care options.

If you are an international student or scholar at Indiana University Indianapolis and purchased the IU International health insurance plan, then all of the options below are covered under that plan. The insurance benefits included in the plan change slightly each academic year. Be sure to verify information about your insurance coverage. Learn more. 

If you have a different insurance plan, contact your insurance company to confirm which medical providers are covered under your insurance plan.  

  • IU Indianapolis Student Health and Campus Health

    If you are a student at IU Indianapolis, or a scholar without employee benefits, your first source for medical care is either the IU Indianapolis Campus Health Office (Coleman Hall) or the Campus Center Student Health Office. Both offices can help you with routine health care, illnesses and injuries including:

    • Cold and flu

    • Skin conditions

    • Sports injury

    • Asthma care

    • Women’s health

    • Immunizations

  • Urgent Care

    If you have a non-emergency injury or illness that needs immediate assistance but the IU Indianapolis health center locations are closed, you can visit an Urgent Care center. They can provide many of the services that your doctor would provide and are open on evenings and weekends. The following locations are a 10-minute walk from campus, and are covered under Aetna insurance:

    Healthcare Clinic at Walgreens
    1530 North Meridian Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46202-2307
    (866) 825-3227

    MinuteClinic
    CVS pharmacy
    1545 North Meridian Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46202-2306
    (866) 389-272

  • Pharmacies

    In the United States, you must have a prescription written by a Medical Doctor to purchase many medications. If your doctor gives you a prescription (for a medication), then you need to visit a local pharmacy to purchase it. The closest pharmacies are a 10-minute walk from campus:

    Walgreens
    1530 North Meridian Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46202-2307
    (866) 825-3227

    CVS pharmacy
    1545 North Meridian Street
    Indianapolis, IN 46202-2306
    (866) 389-272

  • Emergency Care

    If you have a true health emergency you should go to a hospital emergency room. The emergency room nearest to campus is located in the IU Health Methodist Hospital at 1701 North Senate Blvd, near downtown Indianapolis.

    You should never use an emergency room for non-emergencies. It is the most expensive health care option.

  • Anthem Preferred Providers

    Anthem administers the IU International Student and Scholar Health Insurance. If you are seeking medical care outside of the options listed above, be sure to use health care providers in Anthem's network. These are called “Network Providers.” If you go to a provider outside the Aetna network, then your medical care will be more expensive.

    Find an Anthem Preferred Provider »

  • Dental Care

    With the Anthem Dental Complete plan, Anthem will pay for two oral exams and teeth cleanings every year. Other dental services are covered at 50%. 

    Dental care can be xpensive in the United States. You may save money on dental care by seeking services through the Indiana University School of Dentistry. Quality services are available under the supervision of professional licensed dentists. Visit the School of Dentistry Patient Services site »

  • Vision care

    Anthem automatically enrolls you in the Blue View Vision plan. Receive one eye exam per year with a $20 copay, and take advantage of discounts on eyewear and more.