Student Health Insurance Information
The University of Texas System-Board of Regents mandates health insurance that complies with the provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) for all students enrolled in any UT System health component. As such, each UTHealth Houston student who cannot provide evidence of coverage under another approved plan will be enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and assessed the health insurance premium. 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 to also have coverage for medical evacuation and repatriation. This coverage is included in SHIP or can be purchased as a supplement to an approved outside coverage plan. Students interested in waiving the SHIP must submit policy information online during the waiver submission period.
The SHIP is offered to registered students through a private company selected by The University of Texas System. SHIP is administered through Academic HealthPlans and underwritten by 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
UTHealth 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