Health Insurance for Students
Student Health Insurance Plan
The domestic student enrollment period for the Fall 2024 term is 07/19/2024-09/21/2024. The voluntary enrollment period for the Spring 2024 term is 12/13/2024–02/15/2025 and for Summer 2025 is 05/08/2025-06/12/2025.
International students with an F or J Visa status will be required to activate their enrollment in the Student Health Insurance Plan or request a waiver each coverage period. Go to AcademicBlue Enrollment Activation and Waiver Information for details. The Enrollment Activation and Waiver period for the Fall 2024 term is 08/01/2024-9/12/2024, for the Spring 2025 term is 12/12/2024-02/06/2025 and for Summer 2025 is 05/15/2025-06/19/2025.
Academic HealthPlans is UHCL's student health insurance recommendation for the 2024-2025 academic years.
To view all enrollment and coverage periods available, please visit uhcl.myahpcare.com or call Academic HealthPlans at 1-855-824-9683.
Domestic Students
Premiums and Coverage Period
| Fall (New Students) | Fall (Returning Students) | Spring/Summer | Summer Only | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage Period | 8/1/24 through 12/31/24 | 8/27/24 through 12/31/24 | 1/1/25 through 8/26/25 | 6/1/25 through 8/26/25 |
| Medical Premium (Student) | $1,228.81 | $1,019.82 | $1911.07 | $698.69 |
| Dental Premium (Student) | $93 | $78 | $145 | $53 |
Eligibility
Undergraduate students attending UH-Clear Lake who are enrolled in six (6) or more credit hours (three (3) for summer session) are eligible to enroll for coverage within the posted open enrollment time period.
Graduate students attending UH-Clear Lake who are enrolled in three (3) or more credit hours are eligible to enroll for coverage within the posted open enrollment time period.
International Students
Premiums and Coverage Periods
| Fall (Returning Students) | Fall (New Students) | Spring/Summer | Summer | Monthly for QE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coverage Period | 8/27/24 through 12/31/24 | 8/1/24 through 12/31/24 | 1/1/25 through 8/26/25 | 6/1/25 through 8/26/25 | |
| Medical Premium (Student) | $1,019.82 | $1,228.81 | $1,911.07 | $698.69 | $244.25 |
| Dental Premium (Student) | $93 | $78 | $145 | $53 | $19 |
Activation and Waivers
International students with "F" or "J" visa status are required to be covered under the UH System (UHS) Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent health insurance coverage, regardless of the number of credit hours taken.
At the time of registration, the student will automatically be enrolled in the mandatory UHS-endorsed Student Health Insurance Plan (SHIP) and will be charged for the coverage period on their student financial account.
International students with “F” or “J” visa status may request a waiver of coverage based on the UH System’s waiver criteria. You must go online to AcademicBlue Enrollment Activation and Waiver Information page and complete the online waiver by the deadline dates each semester. The waiver deadline for Fall 2024 is September 12, 2023, the Spring 2025 deadline is February 06, 2025, and the Summer 2025 deadline is June 19, 2025.
Insurance Coverage Highlights
If you are enrolled in Academic Blue student insurance, you have online access to:
- ID Cards
- Explanations of Benefits
- Network Providers
- Claim Status
Log in at BlueCross BlueShield of Texas.
Learn more about Academic Blue Advantages of Membership (PDF).
Primary Care
UHCL Health Center can be your primary care facility with the university's insurance program.
Student Health Center Benefits: The deductible will be waived and benefits will be paid at 100% for Covered Medical Expenses incurred when treatment is rendered at the Student Health Center.
Emergency
In an emergency, you may go to the nearest Urgent Care or Hospital to seek immediate medical attention without a referral. You will be responsible for meeting the required deductible as stated in the policy.
Contact
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Health Services
Phone: 281-283-2626
Fax: 281-283-2624
Email: healthservices@uhcl.edu
www.uhcl.edu/health
SSCB 1.301
2700 Bay Area Blvd, Box 260
Houston, TX 77058-1002
Office hours:
Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please call ahead during holidays and semester breaks.
