Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) Waiver
2023 Spring Semester
UT System requires all Health Science Students and International Students (in an F1, F2, J1, or J2 visa status) to maintain medical insurance (evacuation, and repatriation; International Students, only) coverage while enrolled at a UT System institution. The exception to this requirement would apply to International Students residing in their home country and enrolled exclusively in distance learning programs or classes. Students who are on campus or in the U.S. regardless of distance learning must have health insurance. Accordingly, students are automatically enrolled in the Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) with the cost of coverage included in the student’s tuition and fee bill.
Students holding comparable coverage (which complies with the provisions of the ) may apply for a waiver of SHIP coverage and fee with supporting Evidence of Insurance.
Health Science Student / International Student | ||
Waiver Criteria |
You must meet one of the following criteria to submit a waiver |
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Evidence of Insurance |
If you meet the criteria above and plan to submit evidence of |
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Waiver Resources |
Student Health Insurance Plan Waiver, FAQ |
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Waiver Submission Period |
December 15, 2022 - February 01, 2023 | |
Waiver Deadline |
February 01, 2023; 11:59 p.m. MST Late submissions will not be accepted, and the waiver will not be applied |
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Waiver Site | ||
Waiver Assistance |
Please contact (AHP) at 1-855-247-7587 |
Once you have successfully submitted your waiver request you will receive an on-screen confirmation and an *automated email confirming receipt of your request. Please make sure you receive this submission confirmation email and print it for your records. Should there be any problems with your waiver, you will need this confirmation email which contains your waiver request ID number.
*receipt of an automated email does not constitute granting a waiver; a separate email as to whether your waiver request has been approved or denied will be sent from within seven (7) business days.
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If you would like to certify your exclusive enrollment in distance learning and you are residing in your home country (not on campus or in the U.S.), please send an email (from your official UTEP email account) to HRSupportCenter@utep.edu to request a waiver.