Please be aware of these important insurance deadlines coming up on June 5th for the summer semester: Summer waivers for graduate students with insurance through a TA/AI/GRA assignment. Be sure to request an online waiver of the summer student insurance if you will have TA/AI/GRA insurance over the summer. Note that TA… read more
Dependent Insurance Enrollment Deadline 10/15/14
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 Fall 2014 coverage, the deadline to add dependents is October 15. Dependents can be enrolled by scheduling an appointment with… read more
Oct 15 Deadline to Purchase or Renew Dependent Insurance
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 Fall 2014 coverage, the deadline to add dependents is October 15. Dependents can be enrolled by scheduling an… 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
Student Health Insurance Waivers and Continuing Coverage
Spring/Summer Insurance Waivers If you hold insurance coverage that meets UT’s minimum requirements, you may be eligible to waive the UT student health insurance plan. Waiver forms and instructions are posted on the ISSS insurance webpage. Some important notes: Insurance waivers are no longer accepted by fax. Waivers should be emailed… read more
Upcoming Insurance Deadlines: September 12
Deadline to Apply for Fall/Annual Waivers September 12 is the deadline to apply 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… read more
5 Tips for Using your Student Insurance While Traveling this Spring Break
If you plan to leave Austin during Spring Break, be sure keep the following tips in mind: Know where your insurance card is at all times and keep it safe. Fill your prescriptions before leaving for vacation. Know where to seek care for different medical needs. For severe or potentially… read more