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× NOTICE:  Academic HealthPlans (AHP), in partnership with your student health insurance plan carrier, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX), are offering a variety of services to students including a Student Assistance Program (SAP) and Virtual Visits with $0 copay. Learn more about this here. Students can contact Academic Health Plans by sending an email to: support@ahpcare.com or by calling 1.855.247.7587. The waiver period for the Spring/Summer 2024 term is open from December 15, 2023 - February 12, 2024. Learn how to submit a waiver below by selecting the title "Insurance Waiver Instructions" or by visiting the AHP website directly. For students who received an email saying the status “pending,” please use the following links depending on the campus you attend: UT Tyler or UT HSC.

Health insurance coverage is a requirement for all international students at UT Tyler. The University of Texas System Rule 50402 requires all F and J student visa holders to be automatically enrolled in the U. T. System sponsored student health insurance plan titled U. T. System Student Health Insurance Program (UT SHIP). International students are automatically enrolled in the insurance plan for each term that they are enrolled in courses at UT Tyler. Upon completion of their academic program, students are no longer automatically enrolled in the UT SHIP insurance plan. Health insurance is OPTIONAL for any students who remain in the U.S. after graduation, and at this point it is the student's responsibility to enroll in an insurance plan of his or her choice.

Insurance Fees

UT-SHIP 2023-2024 COSTS

International Students

Fall 8/15/2023 - 12/31/2023

Spring & Summer* 1/1/2024- 8/14/2024

Summer 5/15/2024 - 8/14/2024

Student only

$1,306

$2,132

$864

Spouse

$1,306

$2,132

$864

Children

$2,094

$3,421

$1,386

IELI Students

Fall 1 8/15/2023 - 10/16/2023

Fall 2 10/17/2023 - 12/31/2023

Spring 1 1/1/2024 - 3/15/2024

Spring 2 3/16/2024 - 5/26/2024

Summer 5/27/2024 - 8/14/2024

Student only

$591

$715

$704

$676

$752

Spouse

$591

$715

$704

$676

$752

Child

$949

$1,147

$1,129

$1,084

$1,206

*Spring & Summer coverage is billed as a single charge at the beginning of the Spring semester.

Insurance Waiver Instructions

While International students (F and J visa) are automatically enrolled in UT-SHIP and the fee added to their student accounts upon class enrollment, a student may receive authorization through AHP using their Waiver Process to use an alternative US insurance policy. It must meet all the insurance criteria and the correct documents must be filed during the waiver period. The waiver period for the Spring/Summer 2024 term is open from December 15, 2023 - February 12, 2024. If approved by AHP for a waiver, your approval will be valid for the semester you applied for. International students must show proof of alternate adequate coverage each semester to AHP.

Follow the Instructions to Submit a Waiver:

Once your waiver and your proof documents are received by AHP, you will be notified via email within 5-10 business days with the status of your waiver request. If approved, forward the approval email to OIP.

It may take up to 3-5 business days to process the adjustment to your tuition and fees.

Other Resources

For students who received an email saying the status “pending,” please use the following links depending on the campus you attend: UT Tyler or UT HSC.

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UT-SHIP Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Coverage: Benefits (Does not include vision or dental coverage except for students and their dependents under 19 years old.) Cards: Mailed to students once per academic year, in the fall after classes begin unless the student's first semester is spring. Paper/digital versions are available through the Blue Cross/Blue Shield website. To ask about Insurance Enrollment: 1.855.267.7587 To ask about Benefits or Claims: 1.855.267.0214 Free 24/7 Nurseline: 1.800.581.0368

How to use your policy:

Insurance FAQ

Q : I have not yet received my UT-SHIP insurance ID card, but need it for an upcoming medical appointment. What other proof of insurance may I obtain to present to my healthcare provider? A : You may obtain your temporary insurance ID card online to present to your healthcare provider by following these steps:

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