International, Exchange, & Study Abroad Students
All full-time students who are physically located in the U.S. must have medical insurance that meets university requirements, either through enrolling in the 바카라 온라인 추천 Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) or obtaining a SHIP waiver. Certain programs also require this of their part-time students. Students must take this action during their Open Enrollment period, through the insurance portal in Student Information Online (SIO).
When deciding whether to enroll in the SHIP, or submit a SHIP waiver, it is important to review all the benefits and guidelines. And there are some important distinctions for international, exchange, and study abroad students:
International Students
- Must have a U.S. address to enroll in the SHIP. Enrollments submitted with a non-U.S. address or an incomplete address will not be processed. We recommend that you wait until you have an address in the U.S. where you will be able to receive mail, before submitting your SHIP enrollment.
- When submitting an address, please include the apartment/room number, if applicable, or your member ID will not be delivered.
- Cannot cancel the SHIP when returning home for the summer, or after graduating in May. You can, however, cancel if you graduate in December.
- If you are waiving the SHIP, you must have insurance that meets 바카라 온라인 추천's requirements.
- If your spouse and/or dependent child is joining you from overseas you can add them to your SHIP enrollment due to that Qualifying Life Event (QLE).
- For any questions relating to visa requirements, please contact the Office of International Education.
Exchange Students
- Must have a U.S. address to enroll in the SHIP. Enrollments submitted with a non-U.S. address or an incomplete address will not be processed. We recommend that you wait until you have an address in the U.S. where you will be able to receive mail, before submitting your SHIP enrollment.
- When submitting an address, please include the apartment/room number, if applicable, or your member ID will not be delivered.
- If you are waiving the SHIP, you must have insurance that meets 바카라 온라인 추천's requirements.
- If coming for the Fall term, students can cancel their SHIP when they return home at the end of the Fall term.
- If coming for the Spring term, students cannot cancel the SHIP when they return home. They must remain enrolled until the end of the coverage period (July 31).
Study Abroad Students
Fall Term Study Abroad
Students who study abroad are required to either enroll in the SHIP or apply to waive it, during the Fall Open Enrollment period. Students who take no action during this time will be auto-enrolled in the medical SHIP.
- Students who enroll in the SHIP will have a coverage period of August 1 - July 31.
- The SHIP also provides medical coverage and travel assistance while overseas. Learn more about Global Core and AXA Travel Assistance.
- If you are need of documentation verifying your insurance, please email HUB International to request a proof of coverage letter.
- Details on the SHIP's global coverage is also located on page 2 of the SHIP Medical Plan Coverage Table.
- Students who wish to waive the SHIP only need to provide proof of active insurance. The insurance plan does not need to meet all university requirements for a waiver. However, if you are returning to 바카라 온라인 추천 for the Spring term, your plan will need to meet waiver requirements at that time:
- If your approved waiver already meets university requirements you do not need to take any additional action. Your waiver coverage period will be August 1 - July 31.
- If your approved waiver does not meet university requirements (or if your insurance changed), you must either submit a new waiver application, or enroll in the SHIP during the Spring Open Enrollment period. Students who take no action during Spring Open Enrollment will be auto-enrolled in the medical SHIP.
Spring Term Study Abroad
Students going abroad for the Spring term will have already met the insurance requirement during the Fall Open Enrollment period and either have a SHIP enrollment or an approved waiver. There is no action required.
- The SHIP also provides medical coverage and travel assistance while overseas. Learn more about Global Core and AXA Travel Assistance.
- If you are need of documentation verifying your insurance, please email HUB International to request a proof of coverage letter.
- Details on the SHIP's global coverage is also located on page 2 of the SHIP Medical Plan Coverage Table.
- Students cannot cancel their SHIP when going abroad for the spring.
Enroll or Waive?
When deciding whether to enroll in the SHIP, or apply to waive it, it is helpful to first review SHIP benefits for the medical, dental and vision plans. It is also important to consider the following:
Waiver Requirements
All medical insurance plans must meet university waiver requirements. It is important to carefully review these requirements against your current plan, as most insurance plans from outside the U.S. will not meet our waiver requirements. Travel insurance plans do not meet university waiver requirements. Most travel plans only provide medical coverage for emergencies and do not provide coverage for routine exams (such as a check-up), pre-existing conditions, or mental health.
The only exception to this rule is for domestic students studying abroad during the the Fall term.
If you are unsure whether your plan meets 바카라 온라인 추천 requirements, you can request a plan review through the Student Health Insurance Office. Be sure to make the request prior to purchasing the plan.
Waiver Coverage Periods
All insurance plans must be effective the first of the month you arrive on campus, and remain active for the duration of your time as an enrolled student. Please do not wait until you arrive in the U.S. to secure your insurance plan, or the effective date could be too late, and your waiver will be denied. Start looking into plans as soon as possible to ensure the plan will start when needed:
- Fall students - if arriving in August, you must have insurance effective 8/1.
- Spring students - if arriving in January, you must have insurance effective 1/1.
- Summer students - if arriving in May, you must have insurance effective 5/1.
If you arrive either before or after these dates, contact the 바카라 온라인 추천 Student Health Insurance Office for assistance.
바카라 온라인 추천 SHIP Enrollments
International students must have a U.S. address to enroll in the SHIP. This address is where you will receive your insurance member ID card and other insurance documents, so it is important that you can receive mail there. If you do not have a U.S. address prior to your arrival, please wait until you have arrived to enroll:
- The SHIP is effective starting August 1 (for students enrolled for the fall term) and January 1 (for students enrolled in the spring term).
- Students not yet enrolled by August 1 will still be covered for any medical services after August 1.
- If you need medical treatment prior to your enrollment, you can either request to be billed or pay for the service and submit a claim for reimbursement.
For any questions about SHIP enrollments and reimbursements, please contact the Student Health Insurance Office.