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 Fall 2024: Complete the Fall 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 OASIS no later than August 26, 2024.
- Visit usf.mycare26.com to review the 2024-2025 SHIP brochure and instructions on how to obtain your insurance card after 8/17
- If you are working as an eligible GA/RA/TA, click here
USF SHIP features comprehensive coverage exceeding FL-BOG and USF's regulations.
| Policy Period | Premium |
|---|---|
| Annual (8/17/24 - 8/16/25) | $3,291 |
| Fall Semester (8/17/24 – 12/31/24) | $1,235 |
From July 15, 2024 to August 26, 2024, 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 July 15, 2024 for an email from sender: info4students@mycare26.com. It will be sent 3-5 days after the Fall 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 OASIS account is updated and the premium fee removed.
Please note: returning students cannot have a gap in coverage.
If you miss the August 26th final submission deadline, you WILL be required to purchase the USF SHIP for the Fall 2024 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 August
26, 2024.
- 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 OASIS 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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