Medical (Health) Insurance
Health insurance is mandatory for all international students at The University of Texas at Austin. Reciprocal exchange students are required to maintain health insurance for the period stated on the DS-2019 form. Enrollment in the mandatory UT Health Insurance Plan is automatic at the time of registration, and the cost of the insurance policy will be included in your tuition and fee bill (fall coverage on the fall semester bill; spring and summer coverage on the spring semester bill). Individual student coverage will cost approximately $1300 per year.
New students are charged a one-month insurance fee of $93.00; health insurance coverage and access to medical care at the University Health Services begins approximately one month before classes start. Students and dependents who arrive earlier than one month prior to the beginning of the semester should have their own temporary travel health insurance.
The UT health insurance policy provides students access to healthcare professionals, pharmacy services, and other medical services available on-campus at UT's University Health Services (UHS). Additionally, with the plan students do not pay out-of-pocket expenses at point-of-service nor are they required to seek re-imbursement from insurance providers later.
In some cases, students who possess a health insurance policy that meets or exceeds UT requirements can present that policy in lieu of the mandatory UT policy. To recieve a waiver, you will be required to certify that the health insurance you possess meets or exceeds each and all of the following requirements: 1) Major medical coverage: $50,000 per accident or illness, 2) Repatriation of remains: $7,500, 3) Medical evacuation: $10,000, and 4) Maximum deductible per year $500.
Dependents (spouse and/or children) on J-2 visas, who enter the U.S. with the student J-1 visa holder, or who arrive separately, must have health insurance coverage. The student J-1 visa holder is responsible for maintaining and presenting evidence of the required insurance coverage for his/her dependent(s).