Medical Services

Although Ringling College of Art and Design does not have an on-campus health center, the College has an agreement with a local physician to provide basic health services to students. Medical services are provided by Dr. Marc Weinberg at the Intercoastal Medical Group, Beneva Family Practice at 943 S. Beneva Road in Saraosta.  Student's health insurance will be billed by Dr. Weinberg's office.  Any co-pay up to $25 will be covered by the School, through a health fee included in the general service fee.

The following services are available:

1.  Physician and nursing services available at Intercoastal Medical Group on an outpatient basis involving routine medical care for illness or accident.

2.  In-house laboratory tests and x-rays, determined to be medically necessary by Intercoastal Medical Group, may be performed on-site.

3.  Administration of allergy medication, provided that all such medication is supplied by the student.

4.  Limited medical examinations for the purpose of completion of insurance or employment requirements.

5.  Routine birth control appointments.

The office is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 943 S. Beneva Road, Suite 204.  Telephone: 941.953.5213.

Emergency weekend office visits are available for existing patients on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.  The weekend clinic is located on the second floor at 2881 Hyde Park Street.  Please call first at 941.366.2460.

Students need to take their current, valid student Ringling College ID and their insurance card with them when visiting either office.

If necessary, transportation between A-2 Lecture Hall and Intercoastal Medical Group, Beneva Family Practice will be arranged with Diplomat Taxi through the Office of Student Life.

Health Information Form

Students are required to complete a health inforamtion form upon matriculation.

Health Information Form (pdf Download)

Contact the Office of Student Life at 941.359.7505 for more information.

Mandatory Health Insurance

Ringling College of Art and Design assumes no liability for the care or treatment of students needing medical attention, and the College requires all full-time and part-time (defined as 75% of full-time) students enrolled to carry health insurance.  Group coverage underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, PA, and administered by Pearce & Pearce, Inc. will be required for any student who fails to provide proof that they are covered under a comparable comprehensive health insurance plan.

Students who have not provided proof of insurance will be billed for the policy endorsed by Ringling College.  A full credit will be issued if proof of insurance is provided to the Office of Student Life within 31 calendar days of the day classes begin.  Students may enroll for coverage up to 31 calendar days after the start of the fall or spring semesters.  Exceptions will be made to the established enrollment periods in the event the student suffers a loss of coverage under another plan due to ineligibility. 

International students will be automatically enrolled in the plan endorsed by the College unless a completed International Student Health Insurance Compliance form is received by the School  following a summer mailing.

Information on the Student Insurance Program may be found at www.pearceandpearce.com