Student Health Insurance
Sam Houston State University strongly encourages its
students to maintain health insurance during the duration
of their academic pursuits. The university is proud
to offer its students the option of obtaining insurance
through Academic
HealthPlans.
Coverage under this policy or its equivalent is required
for international students regardless of visa type or
employment status. Without equivalent coverage, foreign
students are required to purchase both the basic plan
and optional coverage to meet the mandated coverage
amounts. If you do have alternative coverage please
refer to the instructions listed below to obtain a waiver.
Additional information regarding the student health
insurance plan may be obtained at the Student Health
Center or by calling the main line at 936-294-1805.
Instructions for Obtaining a Waiver
The deadline to receive an insurance waiver
is the 12th class day of the fall and spring semesters.
The deadline to receive a waiver for the summer is the
third class day of the first summer session.
Students will not receive waivers after the deadline.
Therefore, it is strongly recommended that students
begin the process immediately after registration. Only
students with written documentation of insurance coverage
meeting the requirements listed below will receive an
insurance waiver.
- Obtain documentation indicating that the student's
coverage meets the requirements listed below. All
of the information must be in English. The insurance
company can provide this information.
- $50,000 per injury or illness
- $7,500 for repatriation and $10,000 for medical
evacuation (available for $60/year)
- deductible of $500 or less
- co-insurance less than 25%
- Acceptable Insurance Company Rating indicating
one of the following:
- A.M. Best rating of A- or above
- ISI rating of A- or above
- Standard & Poor's Claims-Paying Ability
rating of A- or above -or-
- Weiss Research, Inc. rating of B+ or above
- Present the documentation at the Health Center.
- Read and sign the Certification
of Documentation / Agreement to Maintain Coverage
form. This form will be given to the student when
they present their documentation of coverage.
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