General Insurance Information
Health Care in the United States
In the United States, health care is provided by private hospitals and clinics. Whether an Individual person, family or international students, all responsible for thes cost of health care. Living in the U.S. without adequate health insurance is unwise and potentially extremely expensive.
UTEP Mandatory Insurance Enrollment
- Non-Mexican F-1 and F-2 international students and dependents are required by the Ãå±±ÂÖ¼é of Texas (UT) System to maintain qualifying medical insurance coverage during the duration of their stay in the U.S.
- Non-Mexican F-1 students will be charged for the UTEP Student Insurance Plan (SHIP).
- Registered students may apply for a ship Waiver.
To learn about SHIP, go to: Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) (utep.edu)
To learn and submit a SHIP waiver, go to: