International students are automatically billed for health insurance coverage. But don’t forget to add your dependents to your student health insurance plan! Spouses and children must be re-enrolled in coverage each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). Additionally, you can still purchase Spring 2015 Dental Insurance for $115.00. The deadline for these enrollments is… read more
Reminder: Upcoming Insurance Deadlines 2/3/15
Purchase or Renew Dependent Insurance for Spring International students are automatically billed for health insurance coverage. But don’t forget to add your dependents to your student health insurance plan! Spouses and children must be re-enrolled in coverage each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer). For Spring coverage, the deadline to add dependents is… read more
Insurance Announcement: Summer Graduates & Students Not Returning Fall 2014
Please be aware that the summer coverage period of the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) will end on 7/31/14. This date is before the official end of the summer semester. Due to the high cost of health care in the United States, we highly encourage you to maintain coverage for… read more
Summer Health Insurance Coverage
Important reminders for students enrolled in the Spring/Summer coverage period of UT’s AHP/BlueCross Blue Shield Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): Your Spring/Summer SHIP coverage period lasts until 7/31/2014, even if you are graduating in May. NOTE: Students graduating in May are not eligible to use University Health Services during the summer. If you… read more
Insurance Waiver Deadline March 30 for Spring Grads
If you will be graduating at the end of the Spring 2014 semester, you are eligible to waive the summer student health insurance plan coverage (which covers June 1 through July 31). Waiver forms and instructions can be found on the ISSS insurance website. Waivers must be submitted no later… read more
Presentation on Medical Insurance in the United States
We invite you to attend “Medical Insurance in the U.S.” this Wednesday, January 15 in Avaya Auditorium (POB 2.302) from 4:30 – 6:00 pm. This interactive presentation will prepare you to seek appropriate, cost-effective healthcare in the United States. Presenters include representatives from International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS), Academic Health… read more
Using Health Insurance During Winter Break
If you plan to leave Austin during Winter Break, here are some important insurance tips to keep in mind: Keep your insurance card with you at all times. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation. Know where to seek care for different medical needs when you are away from University… read more
Insurance Presentation Monday, Aug. 26
We invite you to attend “Medical Insurance in the U.S.” this Monday, Aug. 26 in Avaya Auditorium (POB 2.302) from 9-11 a.m. This practical, hands-on presentation will prepare you to seek health care when you need it – without paying more than you should. Come hear representatives from International Student & Scholar… read more
Upcoming 2013-14 Insurance Waiver Deadline
September 12 is the deadline for most fall and annual (full year) insurance waivers, including waivers based on private or U.S. employer insurance. Students may request an insurance waiver if they are covered by an alternative insurance policy that meets the basic requirements of the UT Health Insurance Plan. Review… read more
Summer Health Insurance Coverage
Important reminders for students enrolled in the current (spring/summer) coverage period of UT’s AHP/BlueCross Blue Shield Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP): Your current (spring/summer) SHIP coverage period lasts until 8/24/2013, even if you are graduating in May. NOTE: Students graduating in May are not eligible to use UHS during the summer. If you… read more
