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UTSA Policy on International Travel to Restricted Regions Department Guidelines for International Policies

Health Insurance Waiver

The University of Texas (UT) System requires all international students on non-immigrant visas living in the United States have medical, evacuation and repatriation of remains insurance. The UT System-sponsored student health insurance plan is United HealthCare Student Resources (UHCSR). A fee is automatically assessed to cover the cost of this health insurance plan each semester of enrollment.

Students with alternative insurance that meets or exceeds UT System requirements may request a waiver of the insurance fee during the designated periods.

The University has the discretion to determine what constitutes sufficient documentation demonstrating approved health insurance coverage.

Acceptable proof of coverage MUST be written in English and money listed in U.S. dollars.

 

Summer 2012 Semester Waiver Eligibility

You may be eligible to waive the UT System student health insurance fee ($297) for the summer 2012 semester if you meet the following requirements:

NOTE: Only those continuing students who have already been approved for the spring 2012 health insurance waiver are eligible to apply for the summer 2012 health insurance waiver.

 

Summer 2012 Waiver Application Period

For continuing students who have been approved for the Spring 2012 health insurance waiver:
Application Period begins at 9 a.m., March 19, 2012, and will end at 4 p.m., May 11, 2012.

For new, first-semester students:
Application Period begins at 9 a.m., May 1, 2012, and will end at 4 p.m., May 30, 2012.

NOTE: No application will be accepted after the deadlines.

 

Waiver Process

1.    Verify waiver eligibility

Check the table below to see if your insurance meets the UT System insurance requirements for coverage dates, amounts, business rating and medical evacuation/repatriation.

UT System Requirements
Coverage Dates 5/13/2012-8/28/2012
Minimum Coverage Amounts
  • Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness
  • Deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness
  • Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500
  • Medical evacuation to your home country in the amount of $10,000
Business Rating

Solvency meets federal solvency guidelines

Any policy plan or contract secured to fulfill health insurance requirements must, at minimum, be:

1.    Underwritten by an insurance corporation having an A.M. Best rating of "A-" or above, an Insurance Solvency International, Ltd. (ISI) rating of "A-" or above, a Standard and Poor's Claims-paying Ability rating of "A" or above, a Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above, or such other rating service as the Agency may from time to time specify; or

2.    Backed by the full faith and credit of the government of the exchange visitor's home country; or

3.    Part of a health benefits program offered on a group basis to employees or enrolled students by a designated sponsor; or

4.    Offered through or underwritten by a federally qualified Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) or eligible Competitive Medical Plan (CMP) as determined by the Health Care Financing Administration of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

If you are unsure if your insurance carrier meets these requirements, contact that company directly.

2.    Complete a Summer 2012 Health Insurance Waiver Application Form

 Download the Waiver Application Form.

3.    Prepare waiver documentation

Required documents are listed in the Waiver Application Form. Documents must be in English and must show amounts in the U.S. currency.

4.    Submit the request to the Office of International Programs in person.

Submit the waiver form and appropriate documentation to the Office of International Programs by the published waiver deadline. Your application must be submitted in person or by mail to reach the International Student Serivces by the scheduled waiver period date.. No faxed or emailed applications are accepted.

5.    Watch the email account that you listed on the application.

The Office of International Programs will send an email with the outcome of your request.

  •  If the waiver request is complete and your policy meets the minimum requirements including sufficient medical evacuation/repatriation coverage, the insurance fee will be waived.
  •  If the waiver request is incomplete or your policy does not meet the minimum requirements, the email will indicate that you are not eligible for a waiver and waiver is DENIED.

6.    Check your account

If you received an email stating your waiver request is approved, check your ASAP account. The insurance fee will be reimbursed by the UTSA Fiscal Services through Direct Deposit or mailed check.

NOTE: Students must pay tuition and fees in full by the payment deadline; otherwise, their class registration might be cancelled due to non-payment.

 

Teaching Assistants/Research Assistants

If you have been appointed for a UTSA Teaching or Research Assistant position, you may be eligible for  UTSA employee insurance. Your hiring department will coordinate with Human Resources regarding your employee benefits eligibility and possible employee medical insurance.

Please note that UTSA employee insurance does not include Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains coverage; therefore you will need to purchase this coverage separately.  For more information about the Medical Evacuation & Repatriation coverage, please refer to: http://international.utsa.edu/insurance/medical-evacuation-repatriation-coverage.

If you have any questions regarding health insurance waivers, please contact us at (210) 458-7202 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).