Important Update – RRH Helen Snell Cheel Medical Center Outpatient Facility & Urgent Care

This message applies to employees with Clarkson University’s UMR Health Coverage and is specific to our current plan policy. Recently, we have received questions regarding Urgent Care and billing. Therefore, we wanted to share important information that you may find useful.

Rochester Regional Health – RRH Helen Snell Cheel Urgent Care, located at 49 Lawrence Ave, Potsdam. Under Article 28, it is classified as an “outpatient facility.”

·        What Does This Mean for You when using this facility?

This location will now function more as an after-hours clinic rather than traditional stand-alone urgent care. Urgent care co-pays will not apply. Instead, services will be processed toward your deductible, followed by co-insurance.

·        Closest Designated Urgent Care Centers that accept Co-pay: $50

WellNow Urgent Care – Massena
190 Harte Haven Plaza
Massena, NY 13662
Phone: 315-957-3641

Hours: Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

WellNow Urgent Care – Ogdensburg
725 Canton Street
Ogdensburg, NY 13669
Phone: 315-605-3079

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm / Saturday – Sunday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

What If You Visit RRH Helen Snell Cheel Urgent Care?

If you need to receive care at RRH Helen Snell Cheel Urgent Care (Medical Campus), please note:

  • Your visit will be billed as an outpatient service.
  • You will be responsible for the deductible, and charges will then be applied to co-insurance.
  • Urgent care, specialists, or primary care provider co-pay benefits will not apply.
  • Specialists (Pulmonary Medicine, Physical Therapy, Pain Management, Eye Care, Dermatology)
  • Primary Care Providers – may be considered outpatient and be applied to your deductible and coinsurance.
  • There may be other services offered at this location or other outpatient facilities operated by Rochester Regional Health.

 If you have questions, please contact human resources clarksonhr@clarkson.edu or 315-268-2222.

Thank you,

Human Resources

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