If you do not want the Student Health Plan, you must decline or opt-out of coverage by submitting a waiver. You may only opt-out of coverage during the following Waiver Periods:
Fall - 08/01/2024 - 09/16/2024
Spring/Summer - 01/02/2025 - 02/24/2025
International Student Waiver Requirements
UK requires all international students to have qualifying health insurance coverage. International students are automatically enrolled in the UK Student Health Plan (SHP) when they register for classes.
In rare circumstances, when a student already has qualifying health insurance provided by an employer, government sponsor or exchange agency, they are eligible to provide documentation of their alternate health insurance coverage by applying for an insurance waiver. When a waiver is approved for a qualifying alternate plan, UK will cancel that student’s eligibility for the SHP for one semester. Waivers must be completed each semester in order to cancel the SHP charge.
Who can apply for a health insurance waiver?
Which waiver applications are approved?
Approved waiver applications must meet all listed requirements, including the following (please see full list for complete waiver requirements):
*Medical evacuation and repatriation coverage may be purchased separately if needed.*
Which waiver applications are denied?
Waiver applications will be denied if:
ATTENTION ESL STUDENTS: English as a Second Language (ESL) students have different insurance enrollment and waiver processes. Please email [email protected] for assistance.
IMPORTANT HEALTH COVERAGE TAX DOCUMENTS
Students enrolled in SHIP may access an electronic copy of their 1095-B form by logging in to their AHP account.
Students may also request an electronic emailed or paper copy mailed to them by contacting [email protected], by calling 1 (855) 247-2273, or by mail at:
1452 Hughes Rd, Suite 350
Grapevine, TX 76051