Denice Williams

Texas State Students who visit the health center will now have to pay ten dollars to see a physician. Denice Williams has the story.

The new fee hasn't deterred students from going to the student health center.
Health Center Associate Director Karen Gordon-Sosby says most people were not opposed to the new fee. She says the Student Health Center provides affordable and convenient health care to students.
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The Health Center also now has There is also a no-show charge of ten dollars for any patients who do not show up for their appointments. The charge will also apply if students cancel within two hours of their appointment or are late.
Texas State Student Julio Bucio is not happy about the new office visit fee and thinks it's a way for the university to get more money out of students.
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Health Associate Director Karen Gordon Sosby says by adding the fee it allows more physicians to be available year round rather than just during the peak season.
For Bobcat Update I'm Denice Williams