The Student Health Insurance Plan

The University of Texas Board of Regents requires that all international students enrolled at UT in a visa status of F or J have health insurance (including those applying for F or J status). For this reason, enrollment in the AcademicBlue UT Student Health Insurance Plan is automatic at the time of registration, and the cost of the policy is included in the student’s tuition and fee bill. 

Upon enrollment, the cost of the AcademicBlue Student Health Insurance Plan will be added to your tuition/fee bill for the requested semester(s).

  • The Fall tuition bill will include the cost of insurance for the fall semester.
  • The Spring tuition bill will include the cost of insurance for both spring and summer terms.
  • Review Plan Benefits
  • Review Plan Costs

Information Sessions regarding AcademicBlue UT Health Insurance are offered during Fall Orientation, and further details regarding the AcademicBlue UT Student Health Insurance Plan will be given in the Check-in process in myIO.

For information regarding the AcademicBlue UT Student Health Insurance Plan Provider, please visit utexas.myahpcare.com.

Students may be eligible to waive the cost of the AcademicBlue student health insurance plan if they are able to present a comparable plan in accordance with the UT Board of Regents waiver policy. For additional information, including waiver eligibility, process, and deadlines, please see the Waiving the Student Health Insurance Plan page.

For general insurance questions, please visit the Insurance Frequently Asked Questions page or email intlinsurance@austin.utexas.edu.

To schedule an Insurance Advisor appointment, see the Make an Appointment page.

Voluntary Enrollment

Only students in an F- or J- visa status, and those applying for a change of status to F- or J-, are required by University of Texas System Board of Regents to maintain health insurance and are automatically billed for insurance. However, students in any other visa category have the option to purchase the AcademicBlue UT Student Health Insurance Plan during their studies at UT. If you elect to enroll in this plan voluntarily, you'll pay AHP directly for insurance premium fees.

We highly encourage all students to have health insurance coverage. Medical care in the United States is extremely expensive, and you may also be subject to U.S. tax penalties if you do not maintain health insurance. See more information about exploring your health insurance options on the University Health Services website.

For questions or concerns, email intlinsurance@austin.utexas.edu. Include your name and EID in all correspondence.