Insurance

International Student Health Insurance

To see if you have a Student Insurance (SI) Hold, click here for a review guide.  

To remove the SI hold for Spring 2025: Complete the Spring Agreement Form by clicking here.  Allow 24 business hours for the SI hold to be removed

Students under an F or J visa are required to carry health insurance that meets the minimum coverage requirements per Florida Board of Governor's Regulation 6.009 and  USF Regulation 6.0162

International students have the option to enroll in the USF sponsored health insurance Plan (SHIP) through Academic HealthPlans (AHP) OR waive out with an adequate alternative policy before the deadline.

To activate your enrollment in the USF SHIP underwritten by Aetna, you will need to pay the premium directly through Student Self Services no later than January 13, 2025. 

USF SHIP features comprehensive coverage exceeding FL-BOG and USF's regulations.

24-25 USF Sponsored Health Insurance Plan (SHIP)
Policy Period Premium
Spring/Summer (01/01/25 - 8/16/25)  $2,056

From November 15, 2024 to January 13, 2025, you have the opportunity to waive/opt out of USF SHIP. You need to submit proof of your alternative policy to AHP directly for review/consideration.

  • Monitor your emails starting on November 15, 2024 for an email from sender: info4students@mycare26.com. It will be sent 3-5 days after the Spring Agreement form is submitted. Click on the link provided to activate your Care26.com account. 
  • Already have a Care26.com account? Just log in or reset password if forgotten. 
  • Allow 2-3 weeks for review/determination. Both AHP and USF must approve your policy before your Student Self Service account is updated and the premium fee removed.
    Please note:  returning students cannot have a gap in coverage.

If you miss the January 13, 2025 final submission deadline, you WILL be required to purchase the USF SHIP for the Spring 2025 semester.

Students under an F or J visa  
Have your health insurance company complete the USF Insurance Compliance (Waiver) form and submit it to AHP, along with the front and back of your insurance card for review no later than January 13, 2025.

  • Returning students cannot have a gap in coverage; you are required to have continuous health insurance coverage.
  • Your policy must provide coverage for the entire academic year, even if you are planning to graduate and/or leave the country.

Students under a non-F or J visa  
You must submit a copy of the front and back of your health insurance card to AHP for review:

  • You must have active health insurance for the entire semester.

Please note: the USF premium will not be removed from your Student Self Service account unless your policy meets the minimum requirements of the mandate and is officially approved by AHP and USF.  In the meantime, when paying tuition and fees, subtract the insurance premium from your total and pay the remaining amount. The insurance premium fee on your account will not generate a late fee, if left unpaid.

If you are experiencing issues with uploading proof of your alternative policy, please contact Academic HealthPlans (AHP) at (888) 896-5797 or click here. 

  • DACA students may attach a copy of their current Notice of Action I-797 to the agreement form
  • Sponsored students may attach a copy of their sponsorship letter and/or health insurance card to the agreement form. 

Click here for some frequently asked questions. 

Click here for commonly used insurance terms. 

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