The University of Texas at Austin
ISSS - International Student and Scholar Services
Student Insurance waivers
Students may substitute alternate insurance for the student policy under certain circumstances. The following table provides information about the insurance waiver policy and deadlines.
International Student Health Insurance
Medical insurance is required for international students at The University of Texas at Austin. Enrollment in the mandatory UT Health Insurance Plan is automatic at the time of registration, and the cost of the policy is included in students’ tuition bill. The fall insurance premium appears on the fall semester bill; the premiums for spring and summer coverage are combined on the spring semester bill.
Health coverage is provided through the UHC Student Resources division. In addition to health insurance, the UT student insurance policy covers medical evacuation and repatriation. The complete insurance benefits are outlined in the insurance brochure, available on-line at the Student Resources website.
| Waiver Eligibility | Process | Deadline to apply for waiver |
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UT graduate students with an academic appointment with insurance benefits (Ex: TA, GRA, AI). |
Apply for waiver on-line |
11th class day of each long semester (Fall/Spring) for all students. |
Dependents (spouses and children) of UT employees who have UT Select insurance. |
Submit proof of insurance to ISSS. Proof can be obtained by the UT employee through the HRS Insurance Website. Please print this page for proof of insurance and submit with the waiver request form. |
11th class day of each long semester (Fall/Spring) for all students. |
Insurance through a U.S. employer (excludes students on CPT) |
Submit proof of insurance to ISSS: Proof can be established by providing insurance card and attestation of dates of coverage. |
Fall: 11th class day for new students.
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Sponsored Students
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Submit proof of insurance to Sponsored Student Advisor. Proof can be established by providing insurance card and attestation of dates of coverage. Coverage must span the dates of the academic semester. |
Fall: 11th class day for new students. |
Reciprocal Exchange Students |
Submit insurance waiver form to the Exchange Student Coordinator |
Fall: 11th class day for new students. |
Submit insurance waiver form to ESL Services. Deadline: Friday of Registration period. |
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Submit private insurance waiver form to ISSS. To be eligible for a waiver, insurance must be valid for the full academic year (August 25 – August 24) and meet medical benefits and evacuation/repatriation benefits. |
Fall: 11th class day for new students. |
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Students graduating in May |
Submit proof of graduation, on UT letterhead, from academic department, that you will graduate in May. |
11th class day of the Spring Semester |
Graduate students (who are not on a J-1 visa) enrolled in research/ thesis/dissertation but residing outside of the United States for a full semester. |
Submit proof on UT letterhead, from academic department, that you will be outside the U.S. for the full semester. |
Fall: 12th class day |
| ISR Students | NEW: To ensure all international students have insurance coverage when they are on a study abroad program, ISSS and ISR are changing the insurance requirement for those students on ISR. Starting Fall 2009, students who are on ISR will be charged for the International Health Insurance in their tuition and fee bill, unless they have a private insurance policy that meets the minimum requirements of the standard student health insurance. Fall Semester ISR will need to have private insurance for the entire academic year (August 25, 2009 to August 24, 2010). Spring Semester ISR will need to have private insurance for Spring/Summer semesters (January 15, 2010 to August 24, 2010). Please use the appropriate waiver form for your waiver request: Private Insurance Waiver |