International Insurance

Health Insurance Requirements

 

The University of Texas Board of Regents has passed Regents Rule 50402, which now requires only F1, F2, J1, J2 students who are currently enrolled at UT Schools to have medical insurance compliant with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The UT-Student Health Insurance Plan (UT-SHIP) meets these requirements.

For additional information regarding the UT Student Health Insurance Plan, visit https://uta.myahpcare.com/

TO RECEIVE WAIVER INFORMATION YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESSES MUST BE UPDATED TO A U.S. ADDRESS IN MYMAV, REGISTER FOR CLASSES, AND WAIT FOR CHARGES TO POST ON YOUR ACCOUNT.

Please note that the Office of International Education does not know when charges will be posted.

 

Fall 2026
The cost of insurance for Fall ONLY is $1,412.00. Effective coverage period begins August 15th, 2026 through December 31st, 2026.

 

Spring/Summer 2027
The cost of insurance for Spring and Summer is $2,295.00. Effective coverage period begins January 1, 2027 through August 14, 2027.
You cannot waive just the summer coverage when you enroll for spring courses (unless you are a Spring Graduate); the Spring and Summer semester insurance cost is combined.
Please be advised that, even if you do not plan to enroll in classes for the summer semester, you are still an enrolled student at UTA, and as such, you are required to have health insurance as part of maintaining your F-1 status.
*NOTE: If you plan to waive the insurance for summer only, you will need to waive Spring and Summer together when the waiver submission period opens.

 

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT YOUR SUMMER INSURANCE WAIVER FORM IN THE SAME EMAIL AS YOUR FULL TIME WAIVER FORM.

 

Summer 2026
The cost of insurance for Summer ONLY is $864.00. Effective coverage period begins May 15, 2026 through August 14, 2026.

Note: Only new incoming students and transfer students can waive the summer insurance.

 

New Students

Students are automatically enrolled in the UT-SHIP at the time of registration, and the cost of the policy is included in the student's tuition and fee bill via MyMav account. Information Sessions and additional information are provided during Fall and Spring Orientations.

More Information

International Students automatically enrolled into the UT SHIP may also purchase dental or dependent insurance. Dental and Dependent Coverage will need to match the coverage period of the UT Student Health Insurance Plan. Students interested in adding Dental coverage or medical insurance for their dependents will need to enroll within 30 days of the start of every coverage period.

*Dependent enrollment exceptions are made for newborn or adopted children, or for dependents who become eligible for coverage as a result of a qualifying life event.

For more information regarding Dental or Dependent Coverage, please visit https://uta.myahpcare.com/enrollment

Welcome to the UTA AHP information page, below you will find the links and resources to help you navigate through your student health insurance coverage.

Academic Blue Picture

Student Insurance Plan

 

Steps to access your health insurance:

Step One: Create your AHP account: https://myahpcare.com/register

Step Two: Create BCBSTX Account: https://www.bcbstx.com/member/account-access/register (if new, click on "Register Now")

Step Three: Obtain your digital insurance card

Insurance Resources & Coverage Add-Ons

Information HUB: https://uta.myahpcare.com/

UTA AHP Benefits Page: https://uta.myahpcare.com/benefits

Enrollment Page: https://uta.myahpcare.com/enrollment (Scroll down to "Online Enrollment" and click on "International and Graduate Students")

  • Add dependents
  • Dental
  • Vision

Blue Access for Members

Access an electronic ID card, view claims information, and more

The UT System has established criteria in which an international student can request a waiver from the UT-SHIP by providing proof of alternative insurance coverage. In order to be approved a waiver, your alternative insurance coverage must meet or exceed the requirements as set in the UT System regulation and be PPACA compliant.

TO RECEIVE WAIVER INFORMATION YOUR PHYSICAL ADDRESSES MUST BE UPDATED TO A U.S. ADDRESS IN MYMAV, REGISTER FOR CLASSES, AND WAIT FOR CHARGES TO POST ON YOUR ACCOUNT.
Note that the Office of International Education does not know when charges will be posted. 

 

**If issues occur when updating your physical address, please contact globalmavshelp@uta.edu**

 

Waivers must be submitted online and approved each semester to have the insurance charge removed from your student account.

Criteria to submit a waiver request, must meet one of the following:

  1. Sponsored Plan (US Government, Foreign Government, Embassy)
    a. Must guarantee payment of all health care expenses in writing
    b. Must be ACA compliant
  2. UT Employee Group Health Plan (must be ACA compliant)
  3. US Employer Plan (must be ACA compliant)
  4. US Individual Plan (must be ACA compliant)
  5. Enrolled exclusively in distance learning programs

If you meet one of the above criteria, then your alternative health insurance coverage must meet the following minimum requirements:

  1. The mandatory coverage period of May 15th, 2026, 2026 through August 14th, 2026.
  2. Unlimited maximum on benefits (Provides the Essential Minimum Benefits with no annual limits)
  3. Contains no exclusions for pre-existing conditions.
  4. Deductible that does not exceed $500 per condition (accident or illness)
  5. Covers 100% of Preventative Care as defined by the PPACA
  6. Imposes no provisions for co-insurance that exceed 25% of the covered benefits per accident or illness.
  7. Must be Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) compliant. *These requirements are non-negotiable.
  8. Short Term Limited Duration Plans or other health plans created expressly for the purpose of providing coverage to international students and/or non-immigrant visa holders do not meet the requirements for Health Care Coverage described.

 

**To receive waiver details, update your Physical Address on MyMav, register for classes, and wait for charges to post on your account.
Note that the Office of International Education does not know when charges will be posted.  

 

Summer 2026 Waiver Submission Period: May 1st, 2026 until June 1st, 2026. 

Deadline to submit the waiver (Summer): June 1st, 2026. 

 

If you have an alternative health insurance plan and you meet the waiver eligibility criteria, please follow these instructions to apply for the waiver of the AHP University SHIP.

**Waivers are due EVERY SEMESTER.

  1. Once you have registered for your courses and updated your physical address, your information will be sent to Academic Health Plan (AHP) to generate an email to be sent to your UTA email address, stating that you are eligible to submit a waiver to waive the health insurance.
  2. Please check your email and following the instructions on how to submit the health insurance waiver.
  3. Have an electronic copy of your insurance card, policy benefits summary, and proof of medical and evacuation coverage (if you have this coverage) available.

The Office of International Education will be notified if a student's waiver is approved and will remove the charges from student's MyMav Account. Late waivers will NOT be accepted.

Note: It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the OIE if charges are not removed by the end of the waiver period. Extensions to the waiver period will be denied.

An international student granted an insurance waiver that does not include the Evacuation and Repatriation coverage will be automatically enrolled in this coverage and the premium cost placed on the student's account for that semester.

Evacuation and Repatriation Coverage is included in the UT Student Health Insurance Plan.

New Student Checklist

1. Register and attend International Orientation

2. The International Insurance hold is removed AFTER successful completion of the New Maverick Pre-Orientation Modules.

3. Auto-Enrolled into UT Ship Insurance after class registration.

4. Complete the Insurance Waiver before deadline (Each Semester), if applicable.

UT Student Health Insurance Plan Information

Student Health Insurance Plan