Waiver

Waiver Periods

Early Arrival Fall - 06/01/2023 - 07/08/2023

Fall - 06/01/2023 - 07/18/2023

Spring/Summer - 11/16/2023 - 01/19/2024

The waiver deadline ended 01/19/2024. The online waiver system can no longer accept new waiver requests.

DOMESTIC STUDENTS: WAIVER CRITERIA BELOW:

All domestic students are automatically enrolled in and charged for the UT System Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) unless a waiver is submitted and approved. Students holding comparable coverage may be eligible to waive enrollment in the UT SHIP.

To be eligible for a waiver of enrollment in the UT SHIP, the University requires that students provide evidence of other comparable health coverage. Please be advised that the waiver request will be reviewed and verified active with the insurance carrier. Notification of acceptance or rejection of this request will be sent to your email within seven business days.

Waiver requests MUST be submitted no later than January 19, 2024 to be considered.

Health Care Coverage Requirements for Domestic Students

WAIVER CRITERIA:

1. Any currently active, employee sponsored plan that is ACA compliant (See Healthcare.gov).
2. Any currently active, personal plan that is ACA compliant i.e. approved and available through Healthcare.gov.
3. Is underwritten by an insurance carrier that meets the requirement of 22 CFR 62.14(d)(1) or offered or underwritten by a federally qualified HMO or competitive Medical Plan as determined by the US Department of Health and Human Services.
4. Coverage must be active from date of coverage start for coverage periods.

NOTE: The following plan(s) will NOT be acceptable for waiver approval:

• Health Care Sharing plans
• Financial Assistance plans
• Reimbursement plans that require you to pay for treatment yourself and then apply for reimbursement are not accepted.

AHP Waiver System - Student Training

Student Waiver Quick Reference Flyer