Medical Services
Health Insurance
Health Insurance In keeping with the Institute vision of welfare for students, the Office of Students Affairs (OSA) has been working on the component of Medical & Health Insurance since February 2006.
Brief Description of Policy
At present the Students are covered under cashless Group Health Insurance policy of Rs. 1 lac and Personal Accident Policy of Rs. 1.5 lacs. These cover the student in case he/she gets hospitalized because of some accident or any other illness. Students don have to pay anything if they are admitted to the hospital which is in the list of the insurance company. In case they are admitted to any other hospital they can reimburse the medical expenses by forwarding their claims to the company. This year the OPD expenses spent by the students are also covered to the limit of Rs.2500/- per year. The company agreed to cover the pre-existing diseases of the insured student without any increase in the premium.
Hospitals and Nursing Homes
All students of TISS are members of the Group Health Insurance Scheme. Indicated below are hospitals and nursing homes located near the institute for use in case of illness and emergency. The students should, preferably approach the Institute Doctors for a referral; or through Dean, Students- Affairs/Hostel Wardens or In-charge (Hostels). The names and address of the Institute doctors are given below along with their days of visit and consultation hours at TISS.
| Name of Doctor | Address | Days of Visits | Days of Visits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. R. V. Ambekar | Gulmohar Dattaguru Hsg Sc Deonar, Mumbai 88 |
2551 3355 TISS Ext. 5224 |
Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday |
3:30pm - 5:30pm |
| Dr. Satish Shetty |
Res: 8, Janardan Chaya, 19th road Chembur Mumbai- 71 Clinic: 8, Prakash Kunj, Sion Trombay Road, Near Akbar Allys, Chembur, Mumbai -71 |
322259798 TISS Ext. 5224 25228096 |
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday | 4.00pm - 6.00pm |
The list of clinics/nursing homes and hospitals located near TISS are:
| Name of Doctor/Contact Person | Address | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. S.C. Anand | Anand Niwas, Diamond Garden Chembur, Mumbai 71 |
25201095 |
| Shatabdi Gen.Hospital (BMC) |
Near Dukes Factory W.T. Marg, Mumbai 88 |
2556470/7125564069 |
| Dr. Chintamani | Inlaks Hospital
Chembur Camp Chembur, Mumbai 71 |
25204160/62 |
| L.T.M.G. Hospital (Known as Sion Hospital) |
Sion, Mumbai 400 022 | 24076381 |
| Dr. Joy Patankar | Joy Hospital*, Near Chembur Post Office, Chembur, Mumbai 400 071 |
25286911 |
A student falling ill should inform the concerned Warden immediately. Students are advised to consult the Doctors on Campus immediately. In case of an emergency, the Hostel Warden may telephone the Doctor and request him/her to attend the student, provided that the student is not under the treatment of another medical practitioner. The student will pay for any out of turn visit made by the Doctor. In case of infectious diseases and other medical emergencies, the Institute may admit the student to a hospital on the recommendation of the Institute Doctor. A first-aid kit is available with all the hostel representatives, wardens, Security (Main Gate) and Maintenance Section. The students are expected to contact the above in the case of an emergency.
Health Centre
The Health Centre on Campus is a two story facility where the Doctors on Campus utilize 2 rooms for daily consultations. The Health centre also provides space for the Student Counselors and a special provision is made under ''Women's Infrastructure'' where 2 rooms have been allotted for women as restrooms.
Counsellors
If the students wish to get in touch with counselors for any assistance the Institute has appointed 3 part-time counselors. One of the three Counsellors will be available from 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. on all the days, except Sundays in the Health Centre on the campus.
The names of the counsellors and telephone numbers are as follows:
Ms. Swapna Redij - 022-25525612
Ms. Manisha Verma - 022-25525612
Ms. Sonali Gupta - 022-25525612
For more information, please visit: http://www.tiss.edu/lefttop/students/the-counselling-centre
In addition to the Counsellors available on the campus, there are several professional counsellors who have volunteered to provide any support to the campus. They can be contacted any time on their mobile numbers available to the students in their handbooks.
A few senior students are identified as peer counsellors who can also be approached when the students are in need.
