The University of Texas System-Board of Regents mandates health insurance for students enrolled in any UT System health components. The Board of Regents has authorized the assessment of a health insurance fee for each semester to each student who cannot provide evidence of continuing coverage under another approved plan. Current insurance rates and term dates can be found here.

In addition, the Board of Regents requires all international students holding any non-immigrant visa have coverage that complies with the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) along with coverage for medical evacuation and repatriation. Enrollment in the student health insurance plan (SHIP) is automatic at the time of registration. Students interested in waiving the SHIP can submit policy information online during the open enrollment period.

A Student Health Insurance Plan is offered to registered students through a private company selected by The University of Texas System. SHIP is administered through Academic HealthPlans for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. When utilizing the on-campus Student Health Clinic, this plan waives co-pays and has other benefits. Students have the option of adding dental coverage, vision coverage, and/or enrolling their families in this medical plan at additional cost.

For further information, contact:

Auxiliary Enterprises
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
1832 West Road
Houston, Texas 77054
Phone: 713-500-8400 (FAX) 713-500-8409
Email: student-insurance@uth.tmc.edu
Website: https://www.uth.edu/auxiliary-enterprises/insurance